(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - Sheikh Mohammed Hassan executive director of Bahrain islamic scholars council was arrested today by riot police. He was taken to an unknown destination.
Bahrain has been the scene of nationwide anti-government protests since February 14.
Opposition groups say dozens of people have gone missing, at least 25 have been martyred and more than 1,000 have been wounded. It has also been reported that at least 250 Bahrainis have been detained.
Demonstrators demand a new constitution that would limit the king's powers. They are also calling for Prime Minister Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa to step down.
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