Kerala police arrest Malappuram resident under UAPA over online remarks

The Kerala Anti-Terrorism Squad arrested a resident of Malappuram district on Monday under provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act following allegations of posting inflammatory content on social media platforms. According to police, the man allegedly made offensive remarks in the comments section of a video featuring the family of a victim from the 2019 Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. The investigation was initiated after the comments were flagged by authorities monitoring online activity for potential security threats. Police have registered a case under the UAPA, which permits stringent action against individuals accused of activities deemed prejudicial to national security and integrity. The accused was produced before a magistrate and remanded in police custody for further questioning. Authorities said the investigation is ongoing to determine the full extent of the allegations and any potential links to anti-national organizations or networks.