Kirit Somaiya at hearing on Arnab Goswami at Alibag sessions court; was at Taloja y'day

Voicing support for Republic Media Network’s Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami who was moved to Taloja jail after four days of judicial custody post his shocking illegal on Wednesday, BJP leader Kirit Somaiya has travelled from Mumbai’s Mulund to Alibaug sessions court for hearing on police custody on Monday. This is before Bombay High Court prounces its verdict on his plea against illegal arrest and for bail.

In a tweet, Somaiya informed that he is on his way to attend Arnab Goswami’s hearing and hoped that journalist will be granted bail at earliest. "Goverr Bhagat Singh Koshiyari assured me yesterday that Arnab will t be harmed. I have left for Alibaug session court. arrest was illegal. He should be granted bail," he said. 

After Arnab spent his fourth night in judicial custody in Alibag, on Sunday morning, he was suddenly moved from quarantine centre to Taloja jail in a police van with black screens on its windows, making shocking revelations on his situation and issuing a heartwrenching appeal.

BJP leader had called on Maharashtra Goverr Bhagat Singh Koshiyari on Sunday, requesting him to ensure Arnab Goswami's safety, after latter was moved to Taloja Jail. Somaiya said he was assured by Goverr and also spoke with state's Home Secretary to ensure that proper care and medical treatment is given to journalist. 

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Kirit Somaya visits Taloja Jail

BJP leader had earlier visited Taloja Jail in Navi Mumbai and met with jailer. In a video mess posted on Twitter, Somaiya informed that he insisted upon jailer to ensure that proper treatment is meted out to Arnab Goswami after he was brought in suddenly on Sunday morning. 

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'My life is under threat': Arnab

Republic Media Network's Editor-in-Chief made shocking revelations as he was being shifted from quarantine centre in Alibag to Taloja jail on Sunday four days into judicial custody. Arnab Goswami was moved from quarantine centre in a police van with black screens on its windows to prevent him from being seen. 

"My life is under threat. I am t allowed to speak to my lawyers. I was pushed and assaulted this morning. y woke me up at 6 am. y said I will t let you speak to lawyers. I want to tell people of country that my life is under threat", screamed Arnab Goswami from van, before a policeman blocked him from speaking.

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Shocking assault and arrest of Arnab Goswami

After a shocking assault on Wednesday morning, Arnab Goswami was arrested by police. Arnab was dragged out of his own home as nearly 40-50 police officers cordoned off his residence. Moreover, cops also attacked his 20-year-old son and manhandled him as he tried to capture brazen attack by Mumbai Police on camera.

After arrest, Maharashtra Police took him to Alibaug Police Station and stated that he has been arrested under charges of abetment of suicide in 2018 Anvay Naik case - which was closed in 2019 but has w been reopened. Apart from harassing Arnab at his own residence, cops also blocked Republic Executive Editor Niranjan Narayanswamy and Senior Associate Editor Sanjay Pathak from entering Arnab's residence. When Niranjan said that it is his right to report, he was thrown out of building and Mumbai Police attempted to take away his phone.

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