Right-wing commentator and YouTuber Mohandas was taken into custody on Sunday evening by the Thiruvananthapuram Cyber Police in connection with alleged inflammatory remarks about a protest over paper scandal.According to Kashmir Media Service, a police team reached Mohandas’ residence at Koovappadam near Mattancherry and took him into custody after collecting information about his YouTube channel ‘Pathrika’ and digital devices allegedly used to upload the videos.

Police said a case was registered following a complaint that videos uploaded on July 24 and 25 were intended to disturb public peace and create fear.In the videos, Mohandas said that if he were in charge, he would impose a curfew and order protesters to disperse and, if they refused, “open fire”. He further claimed that 9some people might be killed or injured but the situation would be brought under control within hours. Mohandas was taken for a medical examination and later shifted to Thiruvananthapuram for questioning. Police said a detailed probe is underway.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)