Journalist Arrested in Hailakandi for Spreading Controversial Remarks Linked to Pahalgam Incident — BarakOutlet Special Report

Hailakandi | BarakOutlet, April 25 : — A journalist has been arrested in Hailakandi for allegedly spreading controversial and sensitive remarks related to communal tensions in Pahalgam. The arrested individual has been identified as Mohammad Javed Hassan, a local reporter associated with a Bengali daily newspaper.

According to sources, Hassan was accused of circulating provocative and divisive statements on social media platforms, which could potentially incite communal disharmony.

Upon receiving the complaint, Panchgram Police swiftly took action. They detained Hassan early Thursday morning under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code concerning the promotion of enmity between different groups.

Police officials confirmed that a formal case has been registered against him under the applicable provisions of the Indian Penal Code. Investigators are currently assessing the extent of the journalist’s alleged role and whether his comments had wider impacts on public peace and communal harmony.

Authorities are also investigating if the controversial remarks were intentional and if they were part of a larger network or isolated personal action. Further inquiry into the matter is ongoing.

The arrest has sparked discussions in media and civil society circles, highlighting the delicate balance between freedom of expression and the responsibility to maintain social harmony.

BarakOutlet will continue to follow this developing story closely.

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