Kerala HC grants police protection to journalist Aparna Kurup following cyberattacks over TV Debate involving Kanthapuram’s remarks
The Kerala High Court ordered police protection for journalist Aparna Kurup after she reported cyber‑attacks and death threats linked to a TV debate on scholar Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musaliyar's remarks about women. The court’s directive aims to safeguard her safety amid escalating online harassment.
- ✓The Kerala High Court ordered police protection for journalist Aparna Kurup after she reported cyber‑attacks and death threats linked to a TV debate on scholar Kanthapuram A.P.
- ✓Aboobacker Musaliyar's remarks about women.
- ✓Civic Domain: Categorized under states public notices.
The Kerala High Court issued an order directing the state police to provide protective assistance to journalist Aparna Kurup. Kurup had approached the court after receiving cyber‑attacks and death threats that she said stemmed from a television program she hosted, which debated the comments made by Sunni scholar Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musaliyar concerning women.
In her petition, Kurup alleged that the hostile response began immediately after the broadcast of the debate on a regional news channel. The court’s ruling obliges the Kerala Police to extend continuous security measures to her residence and to monitor any further digital threats, though no specific number of officers or duration was disclosed in the order.
The incident highlights the broader tension between media personnel and public figures in Kerala, where remarks by religious leaders can provoke intense public reaction. Press freedom advocates view the protection order as a necessary step to counter the rising trend of online intimidation against journalists covering sensitive social issues.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | STATES |
| Jurisdiction | KL State |
| Publication Date | 14 September 2026 |