Adil Farooq Raja, a former major in the Pakistani Army, was taken into custody in the UK.
According to a report, Scotland Yard seized the divisive YouTuber from Luton. Raja has been brought in by the investigators to answer questions regarding his alleged involvement in fomenting violence on YouTube and other platforms.
The former soldier’s channel on a video streaming service was recently blocked for spreading false information.
Raja, an ardent supporter of ousted prime minister Imran Khan and a scathing opponent of Pakistan’s military establishment, was arrested in Pakistan in connection with multiple charges involving inciting people to rebel against the government.
For his critical opinions, a war wounded veteran with more than 19 years of varied experience continued to garner attention. He has a great sense of current events and global politics. As a well-known blogger, he frequently makes media appearances as a geopolitical and defence pundit.
A non-bailable arrest warrant was issued by a Pakistani court for him in connection with a case involving criminal intimidation and breach of trust.
Adil Raja, Shaheen Sehbai, Haider Raza Mehdi, and YouTuber and news anchor Wajahat Saeed Khan have recently made headlines after being arrested in a case filed under terrorism and sedition-related laws.
Raja was well-known for spreading misinformation about government institutions as part of sinister schemes to foment chaos.
More to follow…
