Man held in connection with violence during anti-CAA protests in Lucknow

One man was arrested in connection with the violent anti-CAA protests at Old City area here on December 19, police said on Sunday.

According to police, Taahir had tried to attack police outposts in Old City area with petrol bombs during protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act in December last year.

"In Ghantaghar protests, which are going on since January 17, Taahir has been calling up people to participate in the agitation," a police spokesperson said in a statement here.