Prabir Purkayastha

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Purkayastha is the founder of NewsClick, an independent news website, and a public intellectual. In October 2023, the NewsClick offices and his home were raided, in a wide sweep involving 46 journalists. He was then detained under an anti-terrorism law for allegedly receiving funding to spread pro-Chinese propaganda. Despite denying the accusations, Pukayastha remains in custody pending ongoing court hearings.