Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested political activist Waqar Hussain Bhatti for alleged derogatory remarks against a religion.
As per reports, Bhatti has been charged for outraging religious sentiments, promoting animosity, criminal intimidation, and intent to breach peace.
Bhatti, a member of Altaf Bukhari’s Apni Party, was arrested from his home in Rajouri on February 17 and is in police custody.
The complaint was filed by Abhishek Sharma, a BJP member, as per reports. The FIR states Bhatti has repeatedly used derogatory language against Hindus on TV and social media, inciting communal tensions.
The arrest has sparked condemnation from political leaders. Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari called for Bhatti’s immediate release, questioning why a political leader was treated like a criminal.
