Police said he was arrested on April 17 and was charged at the magistrate’s court in Banting on April 19.

Police issued a statement on Khalid’s arrest and charge following a viral Twitter post by Khalid’s wife Eira Nadzirah. (Facebook pic)

PETALING JAYA: Former PSM activist Khalid Ismath has been charged in court with domestic abuse of his wife Eira Nadzirah, police said today.