Police response sought on Shantanu plea

NEW DELHI: A court here on Wednesday sought response from the Delhi Police on the anticipatory bail application of Shantanu Muluk, who along with Disha Ravi is accused of sharing a "toolkit" on social media related to the farmers' protest.

Additional Sessions Judge Dharmender Rana, who granted bail to Ravi on Wednesday, directed police to file reply to Muluk’s bail application and posted the matter for arguments on Thursday.

During the brief hearing held through video-conferencing on Wednesday, the court noted Muluk has been granted protection from arrest till February 26. The matter was adjourned after the public prosecutor said the investigating officer of the case was not present today and "it would be better if the matter is heard in physical presence." In his plea, Muluk has said he merely created the toolkit with information on the agitation, which was then edited by others without his knowledge.