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Arrested, pregnant Jamia student slandered online, marital status questioned

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Published : May 5, 2020, 4:58 PM IST

Safoora Zargar was defamed on social media with inappropriate remarks, some persons took to commenting on her pregnancy, her marital status while some other people stood in her support.

Safoora Zargar
Safoora Zargar

New Delhi: Jamia Millia Islamia student Safoora Zargar, booked under UAPA and lodged in Tihar jail, has been recently slandered on social media, a source said.

She is reportedly, three months pregnant, a controversy has erupted where few people have been extending their warmth whereas few others have been showering hate on her through social media. However, Safoora's husband opines that truth will prevail and she will be served justice. "I am keeping absolute faith in the country's judicial system," he said.

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Safoora Zargar, a 27-year-old M.Phil. student from Jamia, was arrested by the Delhi Police’s special cell on 10 April. She was later denied bail and, on 21 April, charged under the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).

Moreover, she was associated with the Jamia Coordination Committee (JCC), and was part of the anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protests organised by university students in December and January. Reportedly, she was arrested for allegedly leading the anti-CAA protest at Jaffrabad metro station in February.

New Delhi: Jamia Millia Islamia student Safoora Zargar, booked under UAPA and lodged in Tihar jail, has been recently slandered on social media, a source said.

She is reportedly, three months pregnant, a controversy has erupted where few people have been extending their warmth whereas few others have been showering hate on her through social media. However, Safoora's husband opines that truth will prevail and she will be served justice. "I am keeping absolute faith in the country's judicial system," he said.

Also read: JEE-Mains to be held from July 18-23, JEE-Advanced in August: HRD minister

Safoora Zargar, a 27-year-old M.Phil. student from Jamia, was arrested by the Delhi Police’s special cell on 10 April. She was later denied bail and, on 21 April, charged under the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).

Moreover, she was associated with the Jamia Coordination Committee (JCC), and was part of the anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protests organised by university students in December and January. Reportedly, she was arrested for allegedly leading the anti-CAA protest at Jaffrabad metro station in February.

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