Private firm worker held in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar for writing slogan hailing Pak

Mumbai, May 23 (PTI) A 22-year-old trainee worker of a private company was arrested for allegedly writing "Pakistan Zindabad" on a machine in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, a police official said on Friday.

The incident came to light on May 19, he said, adding the firm is located in Chikalthana MIDC.

"The accused, a resident of Naregaon, had written Pakistan Zindabad in saffron colour. He was arrested under sections pertaining to sedition and other offences. He has told police he did it as a joke. Further probe is underway," the official added. PTI AW DC BNM