PATHANAMTHITTA: Pathanamthitta court has rejected the petition of the police, seeking to take Rehana Fathima into custody for interrogation. The police had sought Rehana Fathima's custody to collect evidence and for further investigation. Rehana's bail plea will be considered on Saturday.

The police had arrested Rehana Fathima for hurting religious sentiments through social media. The case was registered on the basis of the complaint by R Radhakrishna Menon, native of Thrukkodithanam. Several offences have been charged against her.