Delhi Police summons NewsClick journalist Abhisar Sharma again for questioning

Sharma was questioned in connection with the case at the Special Cell's office on Tuesday. NewsClick founder and editor-in-chief Prabir Purkayastha and human resources department head Amit Chakravarty were arrested on Tuesday after several journalists were questioned in connection with the case

|Oct 05, 2023, 16:42:06 IST

The Delhi Police has called NewsClick journalist Abhisar Sharma for questioning in connection with a case filed under anti-terror law UAPA, following charges that the online news portal received money for spreading pro-China propaganda, officials said.

According to the officials, the Special Cell of the Delhi Police called Sharma again on Thursday for questioning in connection with the case lodged under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

Sharma was questioned in connection with the case at the Special Cell's office on Tuesday.

NewsClick founder and editor-in-chief Prabir Purkayastha and human resources department head Amit Chakravarty were arrested on Tuesday after several journalists were questioned in connection with the case. A court here has sent the two to police custody for seven days.

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