AIMIM Leader Apprehended in Link to West Bengal Violence
Mofakkerul Islam, an All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader, was apprehended at Bagdogra flight terminal Friday in link to the April 1 st violence in Mothabari, West Bengal.
- Apprehension: Islam is accused of masterminding the violence that appeared throughout demonstrations regarding voter roll alterations.
- Incendiary Speech: He supposedly provided a provocative speech preceding the unrest, as seen in videos.
- Authorities Action: Authorities have arrested 35 people and signed up 19 situations complying with the occurrence.
- Examination: At first dealt with by the CID, the Election Commission has actually directed the NIA to take control of the examination.
- Political Fallout: Chief Priest Mamata Banerjee charges AIMIM and BJP of inciting agitation.