JD(U) MLA arrested, released in couple assault case on train

Suspended JD(U) MLA Sarfaraz Alam was on Sunday arrested for allegedly misbehaving and abusing a Delhi-based couple on board Rajdhani Express.

The incident took place on Dibrugarh-New Delhi Rajdhani Express on January 17. Alam was called for questioning again Sunday after which he was arrested, Railway Superintendent of Police P N Mishra said. Alam, JD(U) MLA from Jokihat in Araria district, was grilled after his arrest, the SP added. The JD(U) MLA, who is the son of RJD MP from Araria Mohammad Taslimuddin, was allowed to go home on medical grounds after four hours of questioning in connection with the case. During Sunday’s questioning, the MLA admitted to travelling in the train on January 17 but claimed he did not abuse the couple.