Gujarat Congress leader and Vadgam MLA Jignesh Mevani was arrested by the Assam Police over a tweet. He was arrested by the police from Palanpur Circuit House at around 11:30 pm on Wednesday.
The news of Jignesh Mevani's arrest was confirmed by his supporters. They claimed that the police did not have an FIR copy with them while arresting the Congress leader.
The Assam Police registered a case against Jignesh Mevani under non-bailable sections like conspiracy to create enmity between two communities, insulting the community, disturbing the atmosphere of peace based on a tweet shared a few days ago.
