‘Kafir screenshot’ case: Vadakara court grants police two-day custody of DYFI leader Jithin Bhaskar
A Vadakara court has granted police two days of custody for DYFI leader Jithin Bhaskar in connection with the 'Kafir screenshot' case. Investigators are seeking to recover digital evidence and determine if a wider conspiracy exists behind the circulation of the controversial message.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing concerns regarding the use of social media to influence elections through communal messaging and the legal challenges in tracing digital origins.
The Judicial First Class Magistrate Court, Vadakara, on Thursday granted the police two days of custody of DYFI leader Jithin Bhaskar, who was recently arrested and remanded in connection with the investigation into the controversial ‘Kafir screenshot’ case. The court allowed the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to interrogate the accused until 5 p.m. on June 20. His bail application was dismissed.
The article reports on court proceedings and police statements without taking a stance on the guilt or innocence of the accused.
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