Overview
- Minu Muneer was arrested on June 30 by the Kochi City cybercrime police over alleged defamatory social media posts targeting Balachandra Menon.
- She surrendered after the Kerala High Court dismissed her anticipatory bail plea and secured release on bail later that day.
- The FIR registered on October 2, 2024 charges her under criminal intimidation, obscene electronic content and nuisance statutes.
- The cybercrime unit is preparing digital evidence to support the charge sheet ahead of further enquiry.
- Special Investigation Team and government-appointed panels remain active with an August film conclave planned to discuss structural reforms and online harassment safeguards.