On Wednesday, two Ayurveda doctors were arrested and booked under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for allegedly planning and conspiring against the country.

According to the police, the two accused, i.e., Dr. Israr Ali Khan, 61, and Dr. Mohd. Samoon, 70, They were members of the now-banned Popular Front of India (PFI) and were allegedly involved in "delivering hate speeches and propagating anti-national activities".

While Mr. Israr practiced at his clinic, also a diagnostic center, while Mr. Samoon worked as a medical officer with the Central government till 2008, following which he applied for voluntary retirement. Both accused had been released on bail this week following their arrest on September 27 as part of raids on PFI members.

Their families claimed that they had no connection with the banned outfit. According to Mr. Israr’s 30-year-old son, a homeopathic doctor, Israr was only involved in gathering and providing relief funds to victims of natural disasters. On the other hand, Mr. Samoon’s son stated that since 2019, he has mostly remained ill and bedridden.