In Uttar Pradesh, four MLAs, three from the BJP and one from BSP have been arrested so far for allegedly inciting trouble in Muzafarnagar. Three of them Suresh Rana and Sangeet Som of the BJP and Noor Saleem Rana of the BSP were produced separately in a local court in Muzafarnagar and sent to 14 days judicial custody. Another BJP legislator Hukam Singh has also been arrested in connection with Muzafarnagar clashes.

AIR Allahabad correspondent reports thattwo of the MLAs have moved their bail applications in the court. Hearing on the Som`s application will be taken up tomorrow while Rana`s application will be heard on Tuesday.

Heavy security arrangements have been made at Muzaffarnagar and the constituencies of arrested MLAs to maintain law and order. Several BJP workers were arrested from court premises while protesting against the arrest of their leaders.

Our correspondent reports that non-bailable warrants have been issued against 12 more politicians and community leaders including BSP MP Qadir Rana, BJP MLA Bhartendu Singh, BSP MLA Maulana Jameel, Congress leader Saeeduzaman and BKU chief Naresh Tikait for allegedly inciting violence in trouble hit Muzaffarnagar.