Sidhique Kappan's wife recounts his custody horror

April 25, 2021 11:30

It has been six months since Sidhique Kappan, a journalist from Kerala was arrested by the Uttar Pradesh police along with three other young men in Mathura under Section 17 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, a draconian Act that that deals with raising funds for terrorist acts.

In a Facebook post by Tribute to Political Prisoners, his wife Raihana talks about the ordeal he has been undergoing in custody, here.

You can also read Raihana's interview on Rediff.com, here.

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