India court extends activist Disha Ravi's detention over farmers' protest

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A Delhi court granted a police request on Friday (Feb 19) to extend the detention of climate activist Disha Ravi who they accuse of sedition for ...

Disha Ravi, a 22-year-old climate activist, arrives at a court in New Delhi on Friday, Feb 19, 2021. NEW DELHI: A Delhi court granted a police request on Friday to extend the detention of climate activistwho they accuse of sedition for her alleged role in the creation of an online"toolkit" intended to help farmers protesting reforms.

The 22-year-old Ravi, who is part of an organisation founded by Swedish climate change activist Greta Thunberg, appeared in court following her arrest in Bengaluru last weekend in a case that has raised concerns about a crackdown on dissent.Police allege that Ravi was involved in creating and sharing an online document containing advice for protesters.

 

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