Delhi Police produces Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair before court
Delhi Police seek extension of Zubair's custodial interrogation by five more days
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AltNews co-founder Mohammad Zubair being taken to the Patiala House Court, following his arrest by special cell of Delhi Police on charges of hurting religious sentiments, in New Delhi (Photo: PTI)
Delhi police on Tuesday produced Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair before a court here in a case related to an objectionable tweet he had posted in 2018 against a Hindu deity.
The police produced Zubair before Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Snigdha Sarvaria on the expiry of his one-day custodial interrogation.
The court is likely to begin hearing a police plea for Zubair's custody for five more days.
#WATCH | Delhi: Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair brought to Patiala House Court.
— ANI (@ANI) June 28, 2022
He was earlier sent to 1-day police remand after being arrested last night over allegations of hurting the religious sentiments of a community. pic.twitter.com/i7wlqxQKVr
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First Published: Jun 28 2022 | 4:08 PM IST