Shahjeb Rizvi Of Meerut Arrested For Provoking Violence

Shahjeb Rizvi of Meerut arrested for rewarding 51 lakhs on the killing of MLA’s nephew in connection with Bengaluru violence. The police have arrested Shahzeb Rizvi, a leader of Meerut, who made a statement provoking violence on the Bengaluru riot case. It is believed that Shahjeb Rizvi can be taken under Rasuka (NSA).

It is learned that Shahjeb Rizvi has previously been the secretary of SP Minority Front. A case is registered against him in police station Sardhana and police station Phalavada. Shahzeb Rizvi announced a reward for beheading the accused who wrote the disputed post in Bengaluru.

He said in a video message that he will give a reward of 51 lakh to such a person. After the video went viral, the Meerut police registered a case against Shahzeb for making inflammatory statements.

Police filed a case

Meerut (Rural) SP Avinash Pandey said that a person has declared a reward of Rs 51 lakh in connection with the Bengaluru violence. A case has been registered against him for allegedly trying to disturb communal harmony and strict action will be taken.

What did the video say?

In the viral video, Shahzeb is saying, ‘I have condemned Hujur’s pride in a Facebook post, I strongly condemn him who has cheated in the pride of Huzur, the person who will behead the kafir I will give him a cash reward of 51 lakh rupees. People of my society, people of Muslim society will help me in collecting that money.

How did violence erupt?

The three people died and many others were injured in the Bengaluru violence. Communal violence erupted late Tuesday in some areas of Bangalore. During this, 3 people died in the firing, while more than 60 policemen are said to be injured.

An alleged relative of Congress MLA Akhand Srinivas Murthy from Pulakeshi Nagar assembly seat in North Bengaluru had posted a derogatory post on social media regarding Prophet Mohammad. After which violence erupted here.