32 cases registered against people who defamed woman in MLA Mamkoottathil rape case
Thiruvananthapuram (PTI): As many as 32 cases have been registered across Kerala against people who allegedly defamed the woman whose complaint led to suspended Congress MLA Rahul Mamkoottathil being booked for sexual assault, police said on Thursday.
According to police, the Cyber Operations Wing is monitoring online platforms where defamatory or content against the complainant is being circulated.
Police said they began registering cases from Monday against those found to have shared the woman's photograph.
Many individuals who had earlier shared the picture of the complainant have since deleted it, an officer with the Cyber Operations Wing said.
The Wing is also monitoring those who share content revealing the woman's identity, the officer added.
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Currently, bailable offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act have been invoked.
A majority of these cases have been registered at cyber police stations in each district.
Police said notices are being issued to the accused, and arrests will be recorded based on evidence that emerges during the probe.
Based on the woman’s complaint, police first registered a case against activist Rahul Easwar and four others.
Easwar was arrested, and a court in Thiruvananthapuram later dismissed his bail plea.
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US–Iran first round direct talks conclude in Islamabad: Report
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The first round of direct talks between the United States and Iran, held in Islamabad, has concluded, Al Jazeera reported citing sources close to the development.
According to the report, following the discussions, delegations from both sides agreed to exchange written documents, a move aimed at ensuring clarity and consensus on the understandings reached during the meeting.
Both the Iranian and US delegations arrived in Islamabad on Saturday, April 11, amid high security for the peace talks.
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