The first information report filed by the Delhi Police against creators of the campaign document tweeted by Swedish activist Greta Thunber...
The first information report filed by the Delhi Police against creators of the campaign document tweeted by Swedish activist Greta Thunberg to support the farmers’ protest against the agricultural laws claims that it has “a call for economic warfare against India and certain Indian companies”, The Indian Express reported on Wednesday.
On February 13, the police picked up 22-year-old climate activist Disha Ravi from Bengaluru for her alleged role in editing and spreading the “toolkit” – a common term used by social activists for campaign material. A day later, Ravi was brought to Delhi, where she was formally arrested and sent to police custody for five days. The Delhi Police have also issued non-bailable arrest warrants against activist Shantanu Muluk and Mumbai-based advocate Nikita Jacob in the case.
The FIR in connection with the campaign document has been filed on charges of sedition, promoting enmity and criminal conspiracy. “There is a call for economic warfare against India and certain Indian companies,” it alleged. “Their assets in India and outside are to be made targets for physical as well as coordinated actions. There is also a call to protest specifically outside Indian Embassies and target symbols linked to Indian culture such as Yoga and Chai.”
The Delhi Police’s Cyber Cell also said the document was “promoting”...
