Nainital

The panellist went on to describe the situation as one where Muslims were being targeted because of the incident in Nainital, Uttarakhand, and further claimed that Hindus attacked them only because there was an affair between a Muslim boy and a Hindu girl.

The 65-year-old accused Muhammad Usman is a contractor with the Nainital Public Works Department.

A total of 107 people, including several women were arrested in the case. The Banbhulpura violence where 5 persons lost lives was the first instance where internet was shut down in the city.

Israfil Ansari also wanted to take the girl to Kerala. Notably, both the victim and perpetrator of love jihad are from Nepal.

Uttarakhand Police on Wednesday arrested six people in connection with the violence that took place in Banbhulpura, Haldwani on February 8.