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DC Rawalpindi issues detention orders of PTI leaders ahead of protest

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Supporters of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party block Peshawar to Islambad highway as they protest against the alleged skewing in Pakistan's national election results, in Peshawar on February 11, 2024. Pakistan police warned on February 11 they would come down hard on illegal gatherings after the party of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan urged supporters to protest against alleged rigging in last week's election. (Photo by Abdul MAJEED / AFP)

RAWALPINDI: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rawalpindi Hassan Waqar Cheema has issued detention orders for four PTI leaders under Section 3 of the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) ordinance today.

Detention orders have been issued for PTI leaders including Shahryar Riaz, Ajmal Sabir, Ameer Afzal, and Taimur Masood Akbar. A notification in this regard has been issued by the DC.

According to the notification, PTI leaders will be arrested and detained in Adiala Jail for 15 days.

The Punjab police department along with the District Intelligence Committee decided to detain the PTI leaders in a meeting held on June 20, citing security concerns.

The detention came after Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) members of parliament announced a long march towards the Election Commission today. In this regard, the security of the ECP has been tightened.

Earlier, the Islamabad police registered cases against Shoaib Shaheen and 80 others over a violent protest outside the National Press Club.

The cases were registered against the PTI leaders Amir Mughal, Ali Bukhari, and others under the terrorism act and charges of attempted murder, robbery, and vandalism.

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