Chennai: The city cybercrime wing police arrested YouTuber Maridhas in Madurai on Monday in connection with a case registered against him for making 'objectionable remarks' about Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay as well as state ministers in an interview. Officials confirmed that Maridhas was brought to Chennai, produced before a magistrate court, and remanded in judicial custody. Police also seized his mobile phone and laptop to examine digital evidence.
Political Reactions to the Arrest
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan, and NTK leader Seeman stated that the arrest was unwarranted and reflected the TVK government's intolerance to criticism. They argued that such actions stifle free speech and democratic dissent.
Details of the Case
The case was registered based on a complaint alleging that Maridhas made derogatory statements targeting the Chief Minister and other ministers during a public interview. The cybercrime unit is now analyzing the seized devices for further evidence.
