Court orders Adhadhu to hand over passwords for devices seized by police

A court has directed the news outlet to provide access credentials for electronic devices taken during a police operation.

AtollPost Desk

A court has ordered the news website Adhadhu to surrender passwords for devices seized by police.

The ruling follows a police operation in which electronic equipment belonging to the outlet was taken. The court directed that the credentials be provided to facilitate the investigation.

Adhadhu has previously reported on the seizure and related legal proceedings. The case touches on questions of media operations and law enforcement access to journalistic materials.

Further details on the underlying investigation have not been made public. The outlet continues to operate while complying with the court order.

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