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New Delhi: Police in Uttar Pradesh’s Saharanpur have arrested a former journalist and political activist, Huda Zariwala, for making alleged objectionable comments about Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over the demolition of a pre-independence mosque in the district collectorate premises.

Zariwala arrived at Saharanpur’s circuit house to protest against the demolition on September 7 but was arrested and sent to jail based on a criminal complaint.

Vyom Bindal, Superintendent of Police (City) said that a “formal complaint was received at the Sadar Bazar police station regarding an objectionable post made by a woman” on social media.

A case has been registered against her under relevant sections of the law, and she has been sent to jail, said Bindal in a video statement.

The officer urged the public to exercise caution and thoughtfulness when posting on social media. “Please refrain from posting or sharing any misleading or inflammatory content on your social media accounts; otherwise, legal action will be taken against the concerned individuals,” he said.

While the officer........

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