BJP MLA arrested in Bengal after hate speech leads to violence
The attack the police station took place when a minority organisation Anjuman Ahle Jamat (AJS) organised a protest rally against Hindu Mahasabha leader Kamlesh Tiwari for making alleged derogatory remarks on Prophet Muhammad.
Bhattacharya was arrested from Rathbari in Malda town as a preventive measure as tension was prevailing in the area.
Rapid Action Force has been called in to take stock of the situation.
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