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Crime
Gujarat Police Raid Journalist Ravi Nair’s Homes After Court Refuses to Quash FIR
✍️ Maktoob
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 09:48 AM
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Gujarat Police conducted a raid on the homes of journalist Ravi Nair after the High Court declined to quash a First Information Report related to his Adani-LIC report, seizing electronic devices in the process.
Gujarat Police carried out a raid on the residences of journalist Ravi Nair in the state of Gujarat following a decision by the High Court to refuse quashing a First Information Report (FIR) filed over his coverage of the Adani-LIC project. The police operation involved the seizure of electronic devices from Nair’s homes.
The FIR, which was lodged against Nair for his reporting on the Adani-LIC project, was not dismissed by the court, prompting law enforcement to act. The raid was executed under the authority of the state police, and the seized devices are expected to be examined as part of the ongoing investigation.
Details regarding the specific locations of the raids or the number of devices seized have not been disclosed. The incident underscores the legal challenges faced by journalists covering sensitive corporate and political matters in India.
The High Court’s refusal to quash the FIR indicates that the authorities consider the allegations against Nair substantial enough to warrant further scrutiny. The outcome of the investigation and any subsequent legal proceedings remain pending.
This development has drawn attention to the broader issue of press freedom and the legal scrutiny that journalists may encounter when reporting on high-profile corporate projects.
The FIR, which was lodged against Nair for his reporting on the Adani-LIC project, was not dismissed by the court, prompting law enforcement to act. The raid was executed under the authority of the state police, and the seized devices are expected to be examined as part of the ongoing investigation.
Details regarding the specific locations of the raids or the number of devices seized have not been disclosed. The incident underscores the legal challenges faced by journalists covering sensitive corporate and political matters in India.
The High Court’s refusal to quash the FIR indicates that the authorities consider the allegations against Nair substantial enough to warrant further scrutiny. The outcome of the investigation and any subsequent legal proceedings remain pending.
This development has drawn attention to the broader issue of press freedom and the legal scrutiny that journalists may encounter when reporting on high-profile corporate projects.