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**Summary:**

Kerala police have booked journalist Siddique Kappan and ten others for unlawful assembly after they allegedly organized a protest in Kochi, Kerala, in solidarity with journalist Rejaz B. Sheeba Sydeek, who was booked under UAPA for criticizing “Operation Sindoor.” The protest, held at Vanchi Square, resulted in charges including unlawful assembly, obstruction of public way, and the unauthorized use of a loudspeaker.

**News Article:**

**Journalist Siddique Kappan Booked for Unlawful Assembly at Protest in Kochi**

**KOCHI, KERALA – September 14, 2025** – The Ernakulam Central police have filed charges against journalist Siddique Kappan and ten others for unlawful assembly following a protest held in Kochi, Kerala, on Saturday. The protest was reportedly organized in solidarity with Kochi-based journalist Rejaz B. Sheeba Sydeek, who was previously booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) by Nagpur police for allegedly criticizing “Operation Sindoor.”

The event took place at Vanchi Square, near the Kerala High Court. Besides Kappan, those named in the First Information Report (FIR) include Neeharika Pradaush, Pramod Puzhangara, Ambika, C.P. Rasheed, Sajid Khalid, Baburaj Bhagavathy, V.M. Faisal, Mrudhula Bhavani, Dr. Hari, and Shaneer.

The FIR lists charges under Sections 189 (2), 190, and 285 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, as well as Sections 118 (e) and 117 (e) of the Kerala Police Act. These include unlawful assembly, obstructing a public way, and using a loudspeaker without permission.

Police allege that during the protest, two individuals argued with Sub Inspector Anoop C., and his name plate was dislodged from his uniform during the ensuing commotion, according to the FIR.

The case is currently under investigation.

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