Hyderabad, May 15 -- A 26-year-old independent journalist, hailing from Kerala and associated with the Democratic Students Association, has been charged under the draconian Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), a day after he was arrested by the Nagpur police in Maharashtra.

Rejaz M Sheeba Sydeek, who also works as a social activist, was arrested on May 14 over his critical social media remarks on Operation Sindoor, India's military action against Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, carried out on May 7, in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack.

According to Nagpur police, the journalist had allegedly posted "This is a child!!!! targeting kids is serving justice??? Indian Army murdabad!!!!" and frequently used language ...