Right-wing commentator Mohandas taken into custody over remarks on NEET protest
A team from Thiruvananthapuram Cyber Police Station, which is probing the case, reached Mohandas' residence at Koovappadam near Mattancherry on Sunday evening
T G Mohandas, a right-wing political commentator, was arrested on Sunday from his residence in Mattancherry following allegations of inciting violence in a YouTube video related to a NEET protest in New Delhi. Cyber Police from Thiruvananthapuram visited Mohandas' residence on Sunday evening, where he was present. They collected evidence from his digital devices and questioned him about the video's content.
Mohandas was later taken to a hospital for a medical examination before being transported to Thiruvananthapuram for further questioning. The video, uploaded on July 24 and 25, allegedly contained inflammatory remarks, including claims that protests could lead to gang rapes and that protesters enjoyed being raped. Mohandas suggested imposing a curfew and using lethal force against the demonstrators.
He also stated that some fatalities would be acceptable to maintain control over the situation. The case was registered following a complaint alleging the intent to disturb public peace and create fear and unrest. The LDF had questioned the delay in registering the case and arresting Mohandas. Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala maintained that police would decide on arrest after completing the investigation.
AICC general secretary K C Venugopal expressed confidence in the Kerala Police's ability to handle such individuals.
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