Akbar’s remand extended till Feb 12

The Nizamabad district court has extended the remand of MIM MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi, arrested for his hate speech and jail in the Adilabad district jail, till February 12.

As Akbar’s remand expired in the case registered against him for the hate speech on Thursday, he was brought here from Adilabad amid tight security and produced before the district court. It may be recalled that Akbar against whom case was registered for his hate speech in Nirmal of Adilabad district, is also facing a similar case for another provocative speech in this district.

The judge who extended his remand till February 12, directed the police to have his voice tested on that day. Police were also directed to produce him on February 12. Akbar also has a case registered against him in Bangaluru. There were also cases in Delhi, Hyderabad and RR District courts. In Bangaluru, one person filed a case against Akbar for his provocative remarks. The Bangaluru court also issued summons to him.

–Agencies