Kaffir screen shot controversy: DYFI national president Rahim moves police against ‘smear campaign’ (opens original article in a new tab)

DYFI leader A.A. Rahim filed a police complaint against a social media smear campaign targeting CPI(M) candidate K.K. Shailaja, leading to the arrest of a DYFI member and expansion of the investigation to political figures who shared the content.

• DYFI national president A.A. Rahim filed a police complaint against a social media smear campaign targeting CPI(M) candidate K.K. Shailaja.
• Kozhikode police arrested DYFI leader Jithin Bhaskar for orchestrating a communal campaign to favor Shailaja in Vadakara constituency.
• The investigation into the 'Kafir screenshot' controversy expanded to include political leaders who shared the content, following a renewed probe under the UDF government.
• Previous investigations into similar cases under the LDF government found no evidence, but the UDF government reopened the case after a High Court directive.