NewsClick FIR: 'Funds came from China to disrupt India's sovereignty,' says Delhi Police
The Delhi Police served a copy of the FIR to the portal on Friday, a day after a city court directed it to do so
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The Delhi Police served a copy of the FIR to the portal on Friday, a day after a city court directed it to do so
Delhi Police FIR filed under UAPA following allegations against news portal NewsClick alleged that a large amount of funds came from China.
The Delhi Police has filed an FIR under the anti-terror law UAPA against news portal NewsClick, alleging that a large amount of funds from China was used to disrupt India's sovereignty and create disaffection against the country. The FIR claims that Chinese telecom giants established numerous shell companies in India as part of this conspiracy. It also accuses NewsClick's founder and editor-in-chief, Prabir Purkayastha, of conspiring with a group to sabotage the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.
The Delhi Police, in a first information report (FIR) filed under anti-terror law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) following allegations against news portal NewsClick, has alleged that a large amount of funds came from China in order to disrupt India's sovereignty and cause disaffection against the country.