questions over the arrest of Indian Mujahideen
founder Yasin Bhatkal.
"Police should ascertain whether Yasin
Bhatkal's arrest is based on crime or religion,"
SP leader Kamaal Farooqi said in an interview
on Friday.
"There have been instances in the past when
cops have branded individuals as top
terrorists, but have failed to prove charges
against them," Farooqi said.
"There have been cases when arrests have
been made solely on basis of religion. I appeal
that all facts should be probed before taking
action against him," he said.
"It is wrong to brand any community without
first probing the details," he said, seeking a
detailed and impartial probe into the activities
of Yasin Bhatkal.
Farooqi's comments drew immediate reactions
from other political parties, with both
Congress and the BJP reacting strongly to it.
Yasin Bhatkal was arrested on Wednesday
night from India-Nepal border.
He has been handed over to NIA.
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