A member of India’s national broadcaster All India Radio (AIR) in the state of Kerala has been questioned on suspicion of broadcasting messages supporting Maoist rebels, reports the Deccan Chronicle.

Aradhana, a producer/presenter of the 8 minute long current affairs programme ‘Samakalikam’ at AIR Kochi, was arrested by the National Intelligence Agency (NIA).

The paper says the NIA team asked for copies of the programme, which was alleged to have included messages supporting Maoist rebels.

The left wing extremist group often resorts to violence and is considered an internal security threat to the country.

Last year, Aradhana’s brother was reportedly one of several people arrested for alleged Maoist links.

Speaking on the incident, Aradhana  told Deccan Chronicle: “My brother is on bail now. I have no clue why the NIA came for me. I have no association with activities of Maoist outfits or any other organisations.”