π§ Journalist claims UP Police tracking his sources
Independent journalist Abhishek Upadhyay approached the Supreme Court on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, alleging UP Police are digging into his digital footprint. The police are allegedly seeking data from June 1, 2026, while investigating a road rage FIR registered on August 18, 2026. His counsel argued this surveillance aims to identify his sources regarding Ram Temple donation misappropriation. The journalist fears his sources would face state harassment if the police investigation continues as planned. The court previously granted protection and ordered the police to share FIR and CCTV footage by September 7. π§