Will Release Man Arrested Over 'Objectionable' Post On Sambhal Violence Today Itself If Bail Bonds Furnished: UP Govt To High Court
Live LawThe Uttar Pradesh Government informed the Allahabad High Court today that it will release 59-year-old businessman Mohammad Javed, also known as Javed Pump, whom UP Police arrested on Sunday night for allegedly inciting unrest by posting an objectionable post on social media regarding the recent violence in the State's Sambhal district. Violence erupted in Sambhal district after a team led by an advocate commissioner surveyed the Mughal-era Jama Mosque on the orders of a local court. Javed Pump, who is a former Welfare Party Of India Leader, is already facing a case pertaining to the June 2022 Prayagraj Violence incident wherein he has been accused of causing damage to public property. Azhar Husain Idrisi, which was hearing Javed's habeas corpus plea, that he will be released by 5 pm today, provided he furnishes the requisite bail/surety bond today itself before the Assistant Commissioner of Police, Prayagraj.