Journalists Welcome Kappan's Bail, Say Justice was Delayed
Two years in jail
Source: thecitizen.in
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Kappan has been in jail since his arrest on October 5, 2020, by Uttar Pradesh police under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) while going to Hathras after the rape and murder of a Dalit girl.
'He is trying to show that victim needs justice and raise a common voice. Is that a crime in eyes of law?'
Uttar Pradesh arrested Kappan on October 5, 2020, saying he had close links to extremists
The Kerala Union of Working Journalists (KUWJ) welcomed the bail granted by the Supreme Court to journalist Siddique Kappan, and called it historic.