A right-wing social media influencer, Vinit Naik, who went by the moniker `Bhiku Mhatre`, was arrested by the Karnataka police, his son Nagesh Naik has said.

According to Nagesh Naik, `Bhiku Mhatre` was picked up from Ponda in Goa by the Karnataka police late on Saturday night. He sought the help of BJP leaders to release his father.