This story is from December 06, 2018
Journalist Abhijit Iyer Mitra released from jail
NEW DELHI: Journalist Abhijit Iyer was released on bail on Thursday after being in jail for over a month, for allegedly making a derogatory remark on
The Odisha government on Tuesday had also granted pardon to
Mitra was arrested on October 23 after he posted the controversial video on his Twitter handle making derogatory remarks against the state, Lord Jagannath, Konark temple and the Odisha lawmakers.
In a petition to the state government, he apologised for the video saying he didn't intend to hurt the sentiments of the people of Odisha.
Konark
Temple. The release came after Orissa high court granted him bail on Wednesday.The Odisha government on Tuesday had also granted pardon to
Mitra
after he tendered an unconditional apology for hurting the sentiments of people of Odisha 'unintentionally'.Mitra was arrested on October 23 after he posted the controversial video on his Twitter handle making derogatory remarks against the state, Lord Jagannath, Konark temple and the Odisha lawmakers.
In a petition to the state government, he apologised for the video saying he didn't intend to hurt the sentiments of the people of Odisha.
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