Crime & Law · India
Two detained in Goa for supporting jailed activist Umar Khalid
Two youths were detained in Panaji, Goa, for displaying support for jailed activist Umar Khalid during a protest. The detentions occurred amidst a paper leak protest. Following the detentions, a group marched to the Police Headquarters demanding the release of the detained individuals. In a separate incident in Bengaluru, a woman was booked for holding a poster supporting Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam during a youth protest. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has backed the police action in Panaji.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 4 · Centre 6 · Right 2 n = 12
- Left (4): Scroll.in, The Hindu, The News Minute, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (6): Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, LiveLaw, The Free Press Journal, The Indian Express, The New Indian Express
- Right (2): India Today, The Pioneer