It's been more than a year since 42-year-old #SiddiqueKappan, a freelance journalist based in Kerala, has been behind bars in UP's Mathura district. Kappan was on his way to #Hathras to cover the gangrape of a Dalit woman when he was arrested by the UP police. Eight persons including Kappan have been booked under the #UAPA, IT Act and other IPC provisions related to sedition, promoting enmity and outraging religious feelings.<br /><br />In an interview with Newslaundry, Kappan's defense lawyer, Madhuvan Dutt Chaturvedi said that Kappan's custody is illegal since the investigation agency didn't have the requisite sanction for UAPA offences.<br /><br />Subscribe to Newslaundry: https://www.newslaundry.com/subscription?ref=social<br /><br />Follow and engage with us on social media:<br />Facebook: https://facebook.com/newslaundry<br />Twitter: https://twitter.com/newslaundry<br />Instagram: https://instagram.com/newslaundry
