A Bengal-based blogger was arrested last week for criticising Islam on social media.

Blogger Tarak Biswas was arrested after TMC leader Sanaullah Khan filed a complaint against him. The blogger was arrested on Thursday night.

7-DAY POLICE CUSTODY FOR BISWAS



Biswas, who is under 7-day police custody was arrested on charges of hurting religious sentiments, hate speech and posting offensive messages through communication services.

"Sanaullah Khan had filed FIR against Biswas for hurting religious sentiments. Based on the complaint filed, we arrested him. Presently he is in police custody," said a police official.

A rights group has demanded immediate release of Biswas, stating that a person has every right to express himself.

SUPPORT POURS IN FOR BISWAS

Following Biswas' arrest, lot of support has poured in for him over social media sites.

Tarak Biswas' arrest has once again fuelled the debate over freedom of speech and expression in the country.

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