4-day police custody remanded to Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair

Mohammed Zubair was remanded to four-day police custody on Tuesday, June 28. Mohammed Zubair, the co-founder of fact-checking website Alt News, was arrested by the Delhi Police on Monday, June 27, for allegedly hurting religious sentiments and inciting riots.

Following his arrest, he was



presented before a Delhi court late Monday night. The court denied the bail application of Mohammed Zubair, while granting 1-day custody to Delhi Police.

On Tuesday, the Delhi Police sought further custody of Zubair for investigation. The court granted Delhi Police 4-day custody of Mohammed Zubair.