Mumbai: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested MK Faizi, the National President of the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI), late on Monday night as part of an ongoing investigation into money laundering activities linked to the outlawed organization Popular Front of India (PFI).

The arrest occurred in Bengaluru, where Faizi was apprehended after a thorough investigation revealed alleged connections to financial transactions that contravene anti-money laundering statutes. The ED sources has stated that these actions are part of a broader effort to dismantle financial networks associated with organizations suspected of promoting unlawful and extremist activities.

This is breaking news. More details are awaited.