LAHORE: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested renowned political analyst Orya Maqbool Jan for allegedly spreading religious hatred, sources told Geo News on Thursday.
The political commentator, the sources added, was arrested by the FIA's Cyber Crime Wing from his residence in Phase Six of Lahore's Defence Housing Authority.
Meanwhile, a case has been lodged under the Cyber Terrorism Act for alleged statements against institutions.
It is to be noted that Jan, who actively indulges in current affairs-related political commentary on social media, has 1.3 million and 1.05 million followers on his X account and YouTube channel, respectively.
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