PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE /Dehradun
The police arrested Mufti Mujeeb Ahmad Azhari in Rudrapur in Udham Singh Naagar district on Saturday for allegedly making controversial remarks during a Barawafat procession on August 26. The case has drawn attention after a video of his speech surfaced on social media, following which police registered an FIR and began an investigation.
According to the police, the incident took place after the procession reached Trishul Chowk near Indra Chowk. A gathering was held there, where Mufti Mujeeb, a resident of Rampur, allegedly spoke about government decisions related to Madarsas and demanded the return of an Eidgah land.
Police took cognisance of the video and registered a case. The mufti was taken into custody late Friday night and was arrested after questioning, according to the police.
Police said that they are examining the complete context of the statements made in the viral video. Further action will be taken based on the investigation. The accused is expected to be produced before a court.
Before his arrest, Mujeeb issued a clarification. He claimed that his statement had been misunderstood and presented in a distorted manner. He said his intention was not to challenge the government.
