BSP leader faces heat over 'terror hub' comment

BSP leader Saddam Husen allegedly said in a social media post that Mahakal temple in Ujjain was a hub for terrorists after gangster Vikas Dubey was arrested in the area.

Aligarh:An FIR has been registered against BSP leader and councillor Saddam Husen for allegedly calling the Mahakal temple in Ujjain "a hub of terrorists" after gangster Vikas Dubey's arrest near the temple in July.

The complaint against the BSP leader has been lodged by BJP's youth wing leader and district president from Aligarh, Mukesh Lodhi.

"I have filed the complaint against BSP leader Saddam Husen for his statement on social media. The day Vikas Dubey was arrested from Mahakal temple in Ujjain, he gave the statement that the Ujjain Mahakal temple is a hub for terrorists which has hurt the sentiments of Hindus across the country," Lodhi said.

"The Ujjain temple is a famous 'jyotirlinga' and this statement is an attempt to disrupt the harmony. I request the administration to arrest him immediately and take strict action against him," he added.

Meanwhile, the police officials said that they have registered an FIR in connection with the case based on the BJP leader's complaint.

Dubey was captured in Ujjain after his gang ambushed a police search team killing eight of them in Uttar Pradesh. Dubey was also shot dead by police later.

(ANI)