Assam Congress MLA Sherman Ali arrested for 'provocative' remarks over Darrang eviction drive

Assam Congress MLA Sherman Ali Ahmed was on Saturday arrested by the police over the "provocative" remarks he allegedly made in reference to the recent eviction drive in Darrang district, a senior police officer said. Ahmed was picked up from MLA quarters in Dispur and taken to Panbazar police station for questioning, the officer said. "We have detained him for interrogation. Any decision on his arrest will be taken in due course of time," the officer added.

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