Kerala Man Arrested Under UAPA for Offensive Comment on Pahalgam Attack Victim's Video
Kerala police have invoked the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) against Muhammed Sanoof, 26, from Malappuram district, following his arrest at Karipur Airport after returning from Saudi Arabia. He is accused of posting an offensive social media comment under a video featuring the daughter of N Ramachandran, a victim of the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack. The case was registered last year based on a complaint by a Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha leader. Police cited evidence from his interrogation and mobile phone examination. Sanoof is in judicial custody, with further investigation possibly transferred to the Crime Branch or Anti-Terrorism Squad. BJP leaders described the arrest as a warning against radicalization.
First-hand measurement across 5 sources
We measured how 5 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans centre-right overall (Left 30%, Centre 29%, Right 41%). Overall sentiment is negative (33/100). Lens Score 36/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- indiatvnews— right-leaning framing, neutral sentiment
- indiatoday— right-leaning framing, neutral sentiment
- thehindu— left-leaning framing, negative sentiment
- httpswwwoutlookindiacom— right-leaning framing, negative sentiment
- thetribune— right-leaning framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles present perspectives primarily from law enforcement and BJP officials, highlighting the arrest and investigation under UAPA. BJP leaders emphasize concerns about radicalization and political appeasement, framing the incident as part of broader political issues. The coverage includes official police statements without counterpoints from the accused or other political groups, reflecting a focus on security and political critique from the BJP viewpoint.
The overall tone across the articles is serious and factual, focusing on the legal actions and investigation details. The sentiment is largely neutral to negative, given the nature of the charges and the BJP's critical remarks about radicalization. There is no celebratory or sympathetic language, maintaining a professional and restrained tone throughout the coverage.