Why arrests and actions taken against the news website-NewsClick
NewsClick is an independent news website in India that is known for its critical coverage of the government and its allies.
Delhi Police raided the homes of several NewsClick employees and arrested its editor-in-chief, Prabir Purkayastha.
The arrests were made under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA),
The police claimed that the arrests were made in connection with an investigation into a "terror case with Chinese links.
Is this action seen as extreme vendetta and harassment by the government against critical journalism?
Government that has shown itself to be intolerant of critical journalism.
On the news website NewsClick smack of extreme vendetta and brazen harassment.
The government has disclosed no specific allegation to impose Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
No article or content has been brought to light that allegedly suggests any link to “terror” or pro-Chinese propaganda.
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