Senior journalists Siddharth Varadarajan and Karan Thapar were summoned by Guwahati Police in connection with a sedition-related case, reported PTI. Both have been directed to appear before the Crime Branch on August 22.

The identical summonses, issued by Crime Branch Inspector Soumarjyoti Ray, refer to an FIR filed under sections 152, 196, 197(1)(D)/3(6), 353, 45 and 61 of the BNS.

According to PTI, copies of the notices said there were “reasonable grounds” to question the journalists in connection with the investigation. It also warned that failure to comply could make them liable for arrest. Varadarajan reportedly received the notice on August 14, while Thapar was served on Monday. Police have not disclosed details of the case. 

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