This Article is From Sep 18, 2020

Delhi Police Arrest Freelance Journalist Under Official Secrets Act

Rajeev Sharma, a resident of Delhi's Pitampura, has been arrested by the Special Cell of the Delhi Police.

Delhi Police Arrest Freelance Journalist Under Official Secrets Act

The journalist was in possession of defence-related classified documents, police said (Representational)

New Delhi:

The Delhi Police on Friday said it has arrested a freelance journalist, who was found in possession of defence-related classified documents, in connection with a case under the Official Secrets Act.

Rajeev Sharma, a resident of Delhi's Pitampura, has been arrested by the Special Cell of the Delhi Police.

"He (Rajeev) was found to be in possession of some defence-related classified documents. Investigation of the case is in progress and further details will be shared in due course," Sanjeev Kumar Yadav, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Cell), said.

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