Manipuri activist, held for criticising BJP on use of cow urine as Covid cure on Facebook, freed

New Delhi, July 19

Manipur activist Leichombam Erendro, booked under the NSA for criticising BJP leaders on use of cow dung and urine as cure for Covid on Facebook, was released on Monday following the SC direction to Imphal jail authorities, saying he cannot be put in jail even for a day. A Bench of Justice DY Chandrachud and MR Shah said earlier his continued detention will be in violation of his fundamental right to life. — PTI

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