Raja Singh, Telangana BJP MLA, arrested for controversial remark
Several people belonging to a community staged a protest in the old city area on Monday night demanding the BJP leader's arrest.
Hyderabad: BJP leader Raja Singh was taken into custody on Tuesday for his alleged controversial remarks against a particular religion, police said.
On Monday, the BJP MLA released a video criticising stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui, who recently performed in the city and also against the religion. Singh is purportedly seen making some comments against the religion.
Several people belonging to a community staged a protest in the old city area on Monday night demanding the BJP leader's arrest.
Telangana Police detains BJP MLA Raja Singh for his alleged derogatory comments against Prophet Muhammad https://t.co/wZrwhIX1D1 pic.twitter.com/e4kkvM10ZQ
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