Censorship – Protests

The organisers and participants of a protest rally against Israeli aggression in Gaza and Lebanon in the Govandi suburb of the country’s financial capital on Wednesday evening have been issued police notices. The notices were issued by Shivaji Nagar police and cops are on the lookout for the protestors in the area.

The rally aimed to voice concerns over the significant loss of life and property in Palestine and Lebanon due to Israeli bombings, particularly targeting places of worship and civilian areas. Prominent figures leading the protest included Syed Babu, Advocate Ibrahim Sheikh, also known as Ladley, Meraj Ansari, Javed Ahmed, and Muhammad Irfan Muhammad Aslam, who were joined by a large number of participants.

In response to the police action, Advocate Sheikh expressed his determination to stand firm against perceived injustices. “As soon as I learned about the police action, I left my area to avoid them and to review the provisions outlined in the notice. If necessary, we will seek anticipatory bail from the court,” he said.