Kozhikode: A man was arrested in Thamarassery here on Sunday for allegedly circulating a message containing communal hatred remarks through WhatsApp groups. The accused is identified as Ajayan, a resident of Puthuppadi.

His arrest follows a complaint received by Kozhikode Rural Police, alleging that he spread a voice message inciting communal hatred. 

Ajayan was produced before the court and remanded to judicial custody. Police stated that a detailed investigation is ongoing in the case. 

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