BJP leader Tajinder Bagga arrested by Punjab Police in Delhi

• Delhi BJP leader Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga was arrested on Friday morning from his Delhi residence by the Punjab police. The arrest took place on the charges of making provocative statements, promoting religious enmity, and criminal intimidation.

• The Punjab police stated they had sent notice to Mr Bagga five times to join the investigation but he refused to comply. The arrest has only taken place after his non-compliance.

• The arrest comes after Mr.Bagga's repeated statements against AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal.

• However, the police team from Punjab taking Mr Bagga to Mohali was stopped en route by Haryana cops after the Delhi police registered a kidnapping case based on a complaint by Mr Bagga's father.