Orya Maqbool Jan has been arrested in Lahore.

According to the information provided, the FIA carried out a raid at Orya’s apartment in DHA phase 6, Lahore and apprehended him.

The FIA spokeswoman announced that the accused will be brought before the court to request his physical remand for his alleged offense.

Section 11 of PECA expressly targets the offense of hate speech, which involves the preparation or dissemination of information through any information system or device that promotes or is likely to promote hatred based on interfaith, sectarian, or racial differences.

Section 11 specifically addresses those who actively spread material, regardless of the media used, with the purpose of promoting or potentially promoting hatred based on criteria such as differences in religious beliefs, divisions within religious groups, or distinctions based on race.

The primary component of this offense is the propagation of hate, encompassing material specifically crafted to instigate hostility or antagonism amongst persons or groups of varying religious beliefs, sects, or racial origins.

Penalties for hate speech encompass the possibility of imprisonment for a duration of up to seven years, a monetary punishment, or both. The purpose of these penalties is to discourage persons from participating in hate speech activities, which have the potential to cause social disharmony, disputes, and tensions.