Journalist arrested News
Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair was arrested by Delhi police today for allegedly hurting religious sentiments.
Rozina Islam, a senior reporter, was also granted bail on condition of submitting her passport, The Daily Star newspaper reported.
The health ministry filed a case against Islam under the draconian 1923 Official Secrets Act that carries harsh penalties, including a possible death penalty.
Rozina in recent months published several reports exposing the health ministry's alleged malpractices during the COVID-19 pandemic, drawing public attention.
He was arrested and taken to the Indirapuram Police Station at 3.30 am where he was questioned for hours.
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