Abbas Adil Riza, who had been in various senior positions in the government before, has been arrested.
Police have stated that Abbas was arrested under a court order in connection with a case that is being investigated.
A twitter account under Abbas' name had tweeted in a way that encourages arson against the Indian High Commission.
Abbas' remarks have been condemned by pro-government activists.
In previous statements to some media outlets, Abbas has denied any connection to the twitter account.
Police have stated that Abbas was arrested under a court order in connection with a case that is being investigated.
A twitter account under Abbas' name had tweeted in a way that encourages arson against the Indian High Commission.
Abbas' remarks have been condemned by pro-government activists.
In previous statements to some media outlets, Abbas has denied any connection to the twitter account.
