{
  "id": 171519,
  "title": "Defamatory post against Kerala Chief Minister: cyber police register case in Kozhikode",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/defamatory-post-against-kerala-chief-minister-cyber-police-register",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-05T11:15:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/defamatory-post-against-kerala-chief-minister-cyber-police-register-case-in-kozhikode/article71309110.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A case has been registered by the Kozhikode cyber police in connection with a Facebook post deemed defamatory towards Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan. The suspect, allegedly behind the post under the pseudonym ‘Nithin Kakkedath,’ faces the allegations of stirring unrest and sowing discord among the public. The petition to initiate legal proceedings was filed by a member of the Beypore Block Congress Committee. The police, aided by their hi-tech cell, have identified the suspect and plan to interrogate him soon. Initially reported to the District Police Chief of Kozhikode city, the complaint was subsequently handed over to the Assistant Commissioner of Police (Cyber) for prompt action.",
  "summary": "Case registered against a Facebook account operating under the name ‘Nithin Kakkedath.’ Petition filed by a member of the Beypore Block Congress Committee",
  "key_points": [
    "Kozhikode cyber police register case over defamatory Facebook post.",
    "Suspect 'Nithin Kakkedath' faces allegations of stirring unrest.",
    "Police plan to interrogate suspect soon."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}