Journalist Ravi Nair's Devices Seized by Gujarat Police After Adani Report
Journalist Ravi Nair's Devices Seized by Gujarat Police After Adani Report
Independent journalist Ravi Nair's devices, and those of his colleague & son, seized by Gujarat police. Action follows an FIR linked to an Adani Group report. Stay informed on press freedom concerns.
Independent journalist Ravi Nair is back in the headlines after Gujarat police reportedly seized his electronic devices on Monday, August 17, 2026. The action, which also impacted his colleague Sachi Hegde and Nair's son, was carried out under a search warrant issued by a magistrate court.
The seizures weren't limited to Nair's personal belongings. Reports indicate that police impounded an old, unused phone and pen drives from his premises in Kerala, where he was at the time of the searches. Simultaneously, in Delhi, devices belonging to his son, including a laptop, were taken. Furthermore, his colleague Ms. Hegde, who was present at Nair's residence, also had her laptop and iPad seized by authorities.
This development follows a significant legal step: the Gujarat High Court's refusal to quash a First Information Report (FIR) filed against Mr. Nair. The FIR, which alleges forgery, stems from a complaint related to a news report about the Adani Group that Mr. Nair published in October 2025. The police's move to seize devices after the High Court's decision suggests an ongoing investigation into the allegations.
The incident has brought renewed attention to the challenges faced by independent journalists, especially when reporting on powerful entities. While the police are acting on a court-issued warrant, the broad scope of device seizures, affecting not only the journalist but also his colleague and son, raises questions about due process and press freedom.
