Kochi, Dec 1 (PTI) A journalist was arrested here on Wednesday for allegedly making derogatory remarks against state Health Minister Veena George.

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Kochi Cyber Crime Police arrested the scribe, T P Nandakumar, based on a complaint by a lawyer.

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The Police Commissionerate, Kochi, in a release, confirmed the arrest of the journalist -- also known as 'crime Nandakumar' -- and said that his home and office were searched for any digital evidence in connection with the allegations against him.

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