Siddique Kappan seeks contempt action against Mathura jail, UP govt officials for denial of medical facilities

Kappan has alleged that despite the Supreme Court's order, he was shifted to jail from hospital even though he was COVID-19 positive and had blood sugar levels at 460.

Siddique Kappan with Supreme Court

Debayan Roy

Journalist Siddique Kappan has filed a petition before the Supreme Court seeking contempt of court action against Mathura Jail and Uttar Pradesh administration officials for failing to meet his medical requirements.

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