Two detained for 'anti-govt' activities

Two people were detained here Monday for allegedly engaging in activities against the government and also to create a rift between two groups, police said. Cases under sections 505 (1c) (intent to incite) and 153 (a) (promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, language, etc., and doing acts prejudicial to maintenance of harmony) of the Indian Penal Code were registered against Faizal Rahman and Saddam Hussain, both hailing from the city, they said.

A police team raided three houses belonging to them early Monday and seize electronic devices like mobile phones, pen drives, and some other documents. Interrogation is on to get information about their suspected activities and also their proximity with others, police added.