Prophet remarks: Hours after arrest BJP MLA T Raja Singh granted bail

Telangana BJP MLA T Raja Singh was granted bail within hours of arrest after a court returned his remand and ordered his release.

The court ordered his release after it noted that section 41 of the Code Of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) was not followed during the arrest.

T Raja Singh, who was arrested after a case was lodged against him over alleged derogatory remarks on Prophet Muhammad, was released with a warning.

On Monday, the BJP MLA released a video criticising stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui, who recently performed in



the city. Singh is also purportedly seen making some comments, apparently against Islam, in it.

An FIR was lodged against Raja Singh under various sections of the IPC pertaining to promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, deliberate and malicious acts, intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs and criminal intimidation among others.

Meanwhile, Raja Singh has been suspended from the BJP and the party has sought his reply within 10 days as to why he should not be expelled.