SIT to move court for custody of DYFI leader in ‘kafir screenshot’ case
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) is seeking custody of DYFI leader Jithin Bhaskar regarding the 'kafir screenshot' case from the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Authorities are investigating the origin and circulation of a controversial social media message that allegedly influenced the campaign.
Why it matters
The case highlights the intersection of digital misinformation, political campaigning, and legal accountability in Indian elections.
The special investigation team (SIT) probing the Vadakara ‘kafir screenshot’ case is set to move the Vadakara Sessions court on Thursday seeking custody of Jithin Bhaskar, a Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) leader arrested over circulation of a controversial social media message during the 2024 Lok Sabha election campaign.
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