VARANASI/JAIPUR: The Rajasthan police on Saturday picked up Abdul Mateen, a resident of Madanpura area in Varanasi for his alleged involvement in May 13 Jaipur blasts.
When they were taking him to Jaipur, locals started agitation by blocking roads demanding his immediate release.
The Rajsthan police had to return from midway after the Varanasi police contacted them. It was decided that Mateen would be interrogated jointly by the Rajsthan and local police.
"During investigation of May 13 serial blasts in Jaipur we got some inputs regarding Mateen's involvement," the ASP PS Meena, who led the team from Rajasthan said over the phone.
Meena further said that he was shocked to know the people's reaction at Varanasi on Mateen's arrest. His team had kept a close watch on Mateen for past few days. Meena claimed that Mateen was arrested only after the confirmation of his identity.
On the other hand, the Mufti-e-Banaras Maulana Abdul Batin reached Madanpura to convince the irate mob who had also blocked Rewari Talab and Kamaksha roads. Addressing the gathering he disclosed the outcome of his talks with local authorities and appealed them to call off the stir. Following his appeal the people ended their agitation.
The police force was also removed from the locality after this development
