Crime & Law · India
NIA arrests TMC councillor Shakir Ali in 2023 Ram Navami violence probe
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested Shakir Ali, a Trinamool Congress (TMC) councillor and husband of former TMC MP Aparupa Poddar, in connection with the 2023 Ram Navami violence. The arrest is linked to incidents that occurred during the Ram Navami procession in West Bengal. The NIA has alleged a pre-planned conspiracy behind the violence.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 2 · Centre 6 · Right 2 n = 10
- Left (2): The Hindu, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (6): Amar Ujala, Deccan Herald, Hindustan Times, Mathrubhumi English, The Free Press Journal, The Indian Express
- Right (2): Dainik Jagran, The Pioneer