LONDON (Daily Point) — Major (retd) Adil Raja has been taken into custody in London on accusations of defaming Pakistani institutions, with a particular focus on the Pakistan Army.

Daily Jang reported that the sequence of events transpired as London police, as part of an ongoing inquiry, summoned Adil Raja for questioning in response to allegations of him disseminating content that fueled public animosity against the Pakistan Army.

Diplomatic sources providing insight into the situation have disclosed that Adil Raja underwent official interrogation by the London police, and the arrest has been subsequently affirmed by British authorities.

The charges against him specifically revolve around the dissemination of content with a harmful intent towards Pakistani institutions, primarily conducted through various social media platforms.

The arrest of a retired military officer on such serious charges raises considerable concerns regarding potential ramifications on diplomatic relations, as well as its impact on the broader discussions surrounding free speech and expression.

The unfolding legal proceedings will be closely watched to ascertain the implications of this arrest within both national and international contexts.