The Maharashtra ATS, in a joint operation with the Andhra Pradesh Police, arrested a man from Malegaon in Nashik district for alleged anti-national activities, officials said on Tuesday, reported news agency PTI.

The accused, identified as Tausif Shaikh, was apprehended from Malegaon on Monday. He was wanted in a case registered in Andhra Pradesh, an official from the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) said, reported PTI.