AIMIM Leader Arrested in Link to West Bengal Physical Violence
Mofakkerul Islam, an All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader, was nabbed at Bagdogra airport Friday in link to the April 1 st violence in Mothabari, West Bengal.
- Arrest: Islam is accused of masterminding the violence that emerged throughout demonstrations regarding citizen roll modifications.
- Incendiary Speech: He purportedly provided a provocative speech preceding the agitation, as seen in videos.
- Authorities Reaction: Authorities have actually arrested 35 individuals and registered 19 cases complying with the case.
- Investigation: Originally taken care of by the CID, the Election Payment has directed the NIA to take over the examination.
- Political Fallout: Chief Priest Mamata Banerjee accuses AIMIM and BJP of provoking discontent.