Amidst high drama, MIM MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi, who is facing multiple cases for his alleged " hate speech"

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Akbaruddin Owaisi arrested in hate speech case

Amidst high drama, MIM MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi, who is facing multiple cases for his alleged " hate speech", was arrested after medical tests in a government hospital, a day after his arrival from London. (PTI)

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Owaisi, who was subjected to medical examination at the Gandhi Hospital for his fitness status, was straightaway taken under high security in a convoy of cars to Nirmal in Adilabad district. (PTI)

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Security was also tightened along the route to Nirmal in the Telangana region of the state. (PTI)

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On medical grounds, Owaisi had sought four days time to appear before the police which had booked him under various sections of the IPC in Nizamabad and Osmania University police here for the alleged "hate speeches". (PTI)

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However, Owaisi complained of "internal pain". Police took him to Gandhi hospital and was subjected to medical examination by government doctors at Gandhi Hospital on Tuesday. After getting the medical report, the police arrested him. (PTI)

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As the news of his arrest spread, hundreds of MIM party workers and his supporters gathered in front of Gandhi Hospital. Police had a tough time in controlling the protesters and preventing them from gatecrashing into the hospital. (PTI)

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Police have already intensified security arrangements in the city, particularly in Old City--a stronghold of MIM Party, by deploying additional forces as a precautionary measure. (PTI)

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