Indian Muslim journalist detained in Custody for more More than two years without trial they were released on Thursday after being granted bail in a money laundering Issue.
Kaban’s friend is captured in October 2020 in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, where he traveled to report on High-profile gang rape case.
He and three others were charged of He belongs to the Islamic fundamentalists group And finally charging with Conspiracy to incite violence.
Kaban on Al-Khamis said he was unjustly arrested and that he had traveled only from him home condition of Kerala work as a reporter.
“I am innocent, I am a journalist,” he told AFP after his release. jail in the city of Lucknow.
He was released on bail in September last year But he stayed behind bars for longer months because of Separated money laundering Issue against for him.
“I will continue my fight against strict laws. They kept me in jail Even after my release.”
“These two years have been very difficult, but I have never been afraid.”
India fell 10 places in Reporters Without Borders ranked 150th out of 180 surveyed countries Since the Hindu nationalist government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi took office in 2014.
Critical journalists often find themselves behind bars and chase on social media by supporters of The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.
Nine other journalists currently in Indian prisons, according to Reporters Without Borders.
