Mumbai: Karnataka Police registers FIR against AIMIM leader Waris Pathan u/s 117, 153, and 153A for his 15 crore provocative statement

Mumbai: On a complaint made by a private lawyer AIMIM leader Waris Pathan has been booked by Kala Buragi Police Station and FIR has been registered against him under sections 117 (abetting commission of an offence by the public), 153 (provocation with intent to cause riot) and 153A (promoting enmity between different groups) of the Indian Penal Code for his 15 crore Controversial statement.

During a rally on 15th February in Karnataka’s Gulbarga, Waris Pathan made a communal statement such as “one must snatch Azadi if not given,” and “lionesses have made you sweat”.

He was referring to women-led protests against CAA and NRC in Delhi’s Shaheen Bagh.

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi was also present when the provocative speech was delivered. Owaisi was seen covering his face in what was an indication of his disagreement to Pathan.

His controversial remarks came when several people associated with the anti-CAA-NPR-NRC protests have been booked for provocative speeches and are in jail.

News Edit by K.V.Raman