Arnab Goswami: A High-Profile Trend on Twitter
As of November 4, 2020, there has been a significant surge in discussions and tweets about Arnab Goswami, the controversial CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Republic TV. The reason for this heightened interest lies in his recent arrest, allegations of police misconduct, and the ongoing legal proceedings related to alleged debt and suicide charges.
Recent Developments
After the arrest of Sachin Vaze and the transfer of Param Bir Singh, Arnab Goswami emerged as the 'Happiest Man on Earth'
Earlier, on November 4, 2020, Arnab Goswami was arrested by Mumbai police. The allegations against him are serious, including abetment to suicide, a crime reminiscent of charges previously levied against Rhea Chakraborty. This arrest has sparked a wave of tweets and discussions on Twitter. However, the exact circumstances of his arrest and the nature of the allegations remain a subject of intense debate and scrutiny.
Charges and Debts
A 53-year-old interior designer, Anvay Naik, and his mother mentioned Arnab Goswami in their suicide note in 2018. Anvay was the managing director of Concorde Designs Private Limited, which had designed the studios for Republic TV. Subsequently, Alibaug police had registered a case against Arnab Goswami, Feroz Shaikh, and Neetish Sarda for allegedly abetting the suicides. The FIR alleged that Arnab owed Anvay 83 lakh, while Feroz Shaikh, who works for Skimedia, owed 4 crores, and Neetish Sarda, the founder of Smart Works, owed 55 lakhs.
Despite these charges, it has been revealed that most of the debt mentioned in social media was exaggerated. The actual sum Arnab owed was 83 lakhs, not the 5.4 crores widely circulated. Republic TV had also announced that they had already paid 90% of their fees and negotiations were pending for a final settlement.
Journalistic Disputes and Support
Arnab Goswami has been embroiled in numerous controversies, particularly in recent times. His criticism of the Palghar lynching case and the Sushant Singh case has often put him at odds with the Maharashtra government. This tension led to earlier incidents where Mumbai police detained him for 18-20 hours questioning. The authorities, including the Chief Minister, were directly involved in ordering the arrest, which was carried out by an encounter specialist team armed with AK-47 assault rifles and semi-automatic weapons.
These events have garnered support from various quarters, including BJP spokespersons, cabinet ministers, and media associations, underscoring the complexity and media-centric nature of the ongoing legal and public debate.
The arrest and allegations against Arnab Goswami have sparked a significant trend on Twitter, highlighting the intersection of celebrity, journalism, and law enforcement in modern India. As the legal proceedings continue, it is clear that this case will be a focal point of public and media discourse in the coming weeks and months.