Thiruvananthapuram : The police step up search for the absconding Marunadan Malayali editor Shajan Scaria. Based on a tip that Shajan was sighted in Bengaluru, a team of investigators headed there. Another team took to Pune in search of him.
Meanwhile, the forensic scrutiny of computers, laptops and mobiles seized from Marunadan offices, is in progress. According to sources, Shajan will likely be arrested soon.
The case revolves around complaint filed by PV Sinijin MLA for defamation using fake news. Shajan went into hiding soon as he was booked under IPC and Schedule Caste Atrocities (Prevention) Act. He discreetly approached the High Court for anticipatory bail, but was turned down.
