‘Provocative’ Speech At Event In 2010 | Lt. Governor Sanctions Prosecution Against Renowned Author Arundhati Roy Under ‘Anti-Terror Law’

On Friday(on 14th June),Delhi Lt. Governor V.K. Saxena has sanctioned the prosecution of author Arundhati Roy and former Kashmir professor Sheikh Showkat Hussain under the UAPA for allegedly making provocative speeches at a 2010 event. The FIR was registered based on the Court of Metropolitan Magistrate’s orders, according to Raj Niwas officials.