The march, which took place near D-Chowk, led to the arrest of more than 20 participants, including two women, for violating Section 144.
Ex Senator Mushtaq Ahmed arrested in Islamabad. The Islamabad Police on Saturday arrested former senator Mushtaq Ahmed of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan during a march organized by the party to express solidarity with the people of Gaza.
The authorities have imposed section 144 in Islamabad according to which gatherings without prior permission from the district administration is prohibited.
The administration warned that violators would face legal action, reiterating that any procession or protest without approval is unlawful.
The march, which took place near D-Chowk, led to the arrest of more than 20 participants, including two women, for violating Section 144.
The district administration has urged citizens to refrain from participating in unauthorized activities, stressing the importance of adhering to the legal restrictions in place.
Police ‘try to arrest’ JI’s Mushtaq Ahmed
Earlier in March, the Islamabad police had tried to arrest Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Senator Mushtaq Ahmed following the latter’s return from the “Gaza Solidarity March” on Sunday.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Ahmed said: “Islamabad police have tried to arrest me. The children and my family were in the car. The police have chased my car. Efforts were made to even snatch mobile phones from my son and driver.”
“I had been asked to show my identity card. When I showed my identity card, the police officials threatened me,” Ahmed added.
Moreover, there was a heated exchange between the officers and Ahmed.
