Well-known analyst and writer Oriya Maqbool Jan has been arrested by Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) cybercrime officials in Lahore. He is accused of spreading religious hatred and insulting institutions.
FIA officials stated that Orya was arrested at his residence in DHA Phase 6. According to the FIA, Oriya Maqbool Jan will be produced in court today for a physical remand.
Orya, who also runs his YouTube channel, has been accused of spreading religious hatred and insulting national institutions. The former Harf-e-Raaz personality with immense value in literature is expected to be presented in court today, where the FIA will seek his physical remand.
The arrest of a 72-year-old has sparked outrage online, with social media users calling for his release. Orya Maqbool Jan is known as a strong critic of the ruling coalition.
It is the second time that a famous columnist has been arrested, as a similar detention was made in June last year.
