Prabir Purkayastha, founder of NewsClick arrested under UAPA in foreign funding case

Prabir Purkayastha, founder of digital news website NewsClick was arrested along with Amit Chakravarty, who is the HR head of the company, under anti-terror law, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, officials said on Tuesday (October 3).

Delhi Police Special Cell conducted searches at various locations in Delhi-NCR in connection with UAPA case.

According to the officials, a total of 37 male suspects have been questioned at premises while 9



female suspects have been questioned at their respective places of stay following allegations that it received money for pro-China propaganda.

“digital devices, documents etc. have been seized/collected for examination..” they said.

“The proceedings are still ongoing; so far, two accused, Prabir Purkayastha and Amit Chakravarty have been arrested..” the officials added.

Further investigation into the matter is underway.