From correspondents in Uttar Pradesh, India, 01:28 PM IST

Former Uttar Pradesh minister Jamuna Nishad was arrested here Tuesday, three days after leading a mob attack on a police station that led to a constable's death.

Constable Krishnanand Rai was killed Saturday night when a supporter of Nishad opened fire at the Maharajganj Kotwali police station following the alleged rape of two girls.

Chief Minister Mayawati then asked Nishad to quit as the minister of state for fisheries.

(Staff Writer, © IANS)