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Kerala police book TV anchor Aparna Kurup over debate remarks
The Indian Express··10 Sept
Kerala police registered a case against BIG TV anchor Aparna Kurup on Monday over remarks during an August 31 debate on Kanthapuram Aboobacker Musliyar's diktat on women. Kochi cyber police acted on a Kasaragod resident's complaint. The FIR cites provocation, outraging religious feelings and promoting enmity. Kurup apologised on September 1. BIG TV removed clips from social media.
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What It Means For You
- The case was registered in Kochi based on a complaint from a Kasaragod resident.
- Kurup faces charges including outraging religious feelings and promoting enmity.
- BIG TV removed clips with the remarks from its social media platforms.
What's Happening
- Police registered the case against Kurup on Monday after the August 31 debate.
- Kurup is a senior coordinating editor and anchor with Malayalam channel BIG TV.
- She apologised on September 1, saying certain statements should have been avoided.
The Kanthapuram debate fallout
- The debate concerned Kanthapuram's remarks on Muslim women mingling with men in public.
- Kurup had earlier complained against commentator Dr Abdulla Basil CP on September 5.
- Police booked Basil under IT Act provisions before Muslim groups protested that action.
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