LAHORE: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested renowned political commentator Orya Maqbool Jan from his residence in Phase Six of Lahore’s Defence Housing Authority, a local TV reported on Thursday.
The sources added that the analyst has been arrested by the FIA’s Cyber Crime Wing for allegedly spreading religious hatred.
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.
