Updated On: 05 May, 2024 09:46 AM IST | Gujarat | mid-day online correspondent
According to officials, the accused cleric was caught also for threatening the chief editor of a television channel as well as Telangana BJP leaders, including an MLA and former spokesperson of the party.

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Surat Police arrested a Muslim cleric, or Maulvi, on Saturday for allegedly plotting to assassinate a Hindu organisation`s leader, according to a senior police official. Maulvi was also arrested for threatening the chief editor of a television channel and Telangana BJP leaders, including an MLA and a former party spokesperson.
The accused faces accusations under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code, including religious vilification, fabrication of documents or electronic data, criminal conspiracy, and provisions of the Information Technology Act, reported ANI.