Actor Ajaz Khan was granted bail by the Bandra Metropolitan Magistrate Court on a surety of Rs 1 lakh. He was arrested on April 18 on charges of defamation, indecent language and violation of restrictive orders.
Mumbai: Actor Ajaz Khan granted bail by Bandra Metropolitan Magistrate Court on a surety of Rs 1 lakh. He was arrested on 18th April on charges of defamation, hate speech & violation of prohibitory orders. #Maharashtra
— ANI (@ANI) April 24, 2020
The actor was arrested by Khar Police Station on Saturday after he made some objectionable comments during a Facebook live session, according to a report in timesofIndia.com.
The police have reportedly charged Ajaz with hate speech, defamation and violation of prohibitory orders.
This is not the first time the police have taken action against Ajaz, who shot to fame participating in “Bigg Boss 7”. Last July, he was arrested by Mumbai Cyber Police for posting objectionable videos promoting communal hatred.
Ex-Bigg Boss contestant Ajaz Khan arrested over alleged hate speech