Ex-Bigg Boss contestant Ajaz Khan arrested over objectionable post

Actor Ajaz Khan, who shot to fame with Bigg Boss 7, was summoned to Khar police station in connection to an alleged hate speech that he made during the Facebook live session. He has been arrested on Saturday.

Mumbai: Actor and former Bigg Boss contestant Ajaz Khan has been arrested for allegedly making objectionable remarks in a Facebook post.

The actor was arrested by Khar Police Station on Saturday after he made some objectionable comments during a Facebook live session, according to a news report.

The police have reportedly charged Ajaz with hate speech, defamation and violation of prohibitory orders.

"He has been charged under section 153A and others of the IPC for promoting enmity among communities. Further probe is underway," said a Mumbai police official.

This is not the first time the police have taken action against Ajaz, who shot to fame participating in Bigg Boss 7. Last July, he was arrested by Mumbai Cyber Police for posting objectionable videos promoting communal hatred and enmity.

In October 2018, he was held for allegedly possessing banned drugs, according to police.

With inputs from IANS.