Kochi, Kerala – In a shocking turn of events, the father of accused youth activist Nithin Raj has alleged that the police are trying to shield the accused and prevent him from getting justice.
Nithin Raj, who is facing charges of sedition and public disturbance, was arrested on January 10th after he allegedly spoke at a rally against the government’s policies. His father, Sreedharan Nair, claimed that his son was framed by the police and was being held in custody without any evidence.
“We are demanding the release of our son immediately,” said Sreedharan Nair during a press conference on Monday. “We believe that my son is being unfairly targeted by the police and that he has been framed for speaking his mind.”
Sreedharan Nair alleged that the police have been trying to intimidate and silence him, and that they are attempting to prevent him from contacting his son while in custody.
“The police have been telling me that my son is a threat to national security and that he needs to be held accountable,” said Sreedharan Nair. “But we know that this is just a ruse to silence my son and prevent him from speaking out against the government’s policies.”
Nithin Raj’s arrest has sparked widespread protests across Kerala, with thousands of people taking to the streets to demand his release. The protests have been largely peaceful, but there have been reports of police brutality against protesters.
The Kerala Police have denied allegations that they are trying to shield Nithin Raj or prevent him from getting justice. “We are committed to ensuring that justice is served in all cases,” said a police spokesperson. “However, we cannot comment on individual cases without more information.”
Nithin Raj’s case has drawn attention from human rights groups and opposition parties, who have accused the government of trying to silence dissenting voices.
“This is a clear case of suppressing free speech and silencing dissenting voices,” said P. T. Ummakanth, a senior leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist). “We demand that the government immediately releases Nithin Raj and takes steps to ensure that he receives a fair trial.”
The Kerala government has maintained that Nithin Raj’s arrest was necessary to maintain law and order.
“The situation in Kerala is volatile, and we need to take steps to prevent any further unrest,” said a government spokesperson. “We are committed to ensuring that justice is served in all cases, but we cannot compromise on the safety and security of our citizens.”
As the protests continue, Nithin Raj’s family remains anxious about his well-being and future.
“We just want our son to be treated fairly and to receive justice,” said Sreedharan Nair. “We hope that the authorities will listen to us and take steps to ensure that he is released soon.”
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