A Yemeni national was arrested here for allegedly overstaying in the country after the expiry of his visa, police said.
Shiekh Khalid Ibrahim Khadmi was arrested last night by Bhainsdehi Police Station under Section 14 (a) of the Foreigner Act, Sub Divisional Officer of Police (SDOP) H L Mehar said today.
He (Khadmi) arrived at Bhainsdehi town in the district from Maharashtra's Akkalwadi area on January 4 for taking part in a function related to a madarsa and a masjid, he said.
His visa was found to be expired on December 6, Mehar said.
When police came to know about it, he was initially detained but was formally arrested late last night, Inspector General (IG) Satish Chandra Saxena said.
Police will produce him in a local court later in the day. The authorities have also informed Yemen Embassy and the concerned officials at the Centre about the issue.
