New Delhi, Sept. 13 -- The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on September 13 arrested Mehboob Alam alias Mehboob Alam Nadvi, Bihar State President of Popular Front of India (PFI) in connection with the 2022 Phulwari Sharif criminal conspiracy case.

"The case RC-31/2022/NIA/DLI involves PFI associates in unlawful and anti-national activities aimed at creating an atmosphere of terror by spreading religious enmity between members of different religions and groups. The case is related to activities prejudicial to peace and harmony, and intended to disrupt public tranquility and cause disaffection against India, justifying the use of criminal force."

It further said, "Members of PFI had indulged in spreading fear among the general public t...