PC George’s Hate Speech: Court Rejects Anticipatory Bail Plea

Kottayam: PC George’s anticipatory bail application has been rejected for his hate speech in a channel discussion. The Kottayam District Sections Court rejected the bail application. In the event of the rejection of the bail application, PC George will approach the High Court. The decision is to file a bail application in the High Court tomorrow.

The Erattupetta police have registered a case against PC George for hate speech. The case is filed under sections such as promoting religious enmity and inciting riots. The action is based on the hate speech made in a channel discussion. The police registered the case on a complaint from the Youth League. PC George’s remarks were widely criticized. Meanwhile, the police are registering a case based on the complaint.