SIMI activist arrested in Bihar capital

Patna, Mar 10 (UNI) A hardcore activist of the banned Student Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) Hasib Raza, alias Habib, was arrested from Milkiyana locality under Phulwarisarif police station area of the state capital today.

Police said the SIMI activist was arrested during a raid conducted on a tip-off. Habib had been absconding since 2001 and wanted by the police in connection with several cases lodged at Gandhi Maidan poilice station.

Police said Habib was living in a hideout since the SIMI was banned by the Centre.

Habib was being interrogated for his links and other activities.

Earlier a SIMI activist was also arrested by the police in connection with the 7/11 serial bomb blast in Mumbai.

UNI