Media executive summoned by police over remarks on Kerala CM

Police authorities in Kerala have summoned Anto Augustine, managing director of Reporter Broadcasting Company, to appear before them for an inquiry into statements he made concerning Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan. Augustine has been directed to present himself at the police station at 10 a.m. on September 28.

The summons comes amid what appears to be a dispute between the media executive and the state's Chief Minister. However, the specific nature of the comments that prompted the police action and the exact charges or allegations being investigated remain unclear at this stage.

Reporter Broadcasting Company operates as a news and media outlet in the state. Augustine's summons marks a development in what could be a significant case involving media expression and state authority in Kerala.

Police have not yet issued a formal statement detailing the grounds for their inquiry or the legal provisions under which the summons has been issued. The outcome of Augustine's questioning on September 28 is expected to shed further light on the matter.