Social Media Posts Spark Police Scrutiny in India and Malaysia
Indian authorities face questions over handling an ex-bureaucrat’s critical social media post, while Malaysian police arrest an activist for a controversial video targeting a Hindu temple. Both cases highlight tightening enforcement of online speech regulations across South Asia.
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Not given FIR copy, says ex-bureaucrat Ashish Joshi; no need at this stage, say cops
In a surprising turn of events, former bureaucrat Ashish Joshi was interrogated by Delhi Police about a social media post related to election officials. During this process, he requested a copy of the FIR linked to the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita law. Joshi expressed concern about being unable to inform his family about the interrogation, but police maintained that they adhered to legal requirements during the inquiry.
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