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Ex senator Mushtaq Ahmed arrested in Islamabad

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ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Police on Saturday arrested former Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Senator Mushtaq Ahmed during a march taken out by the Jamaat to express solidarity with the people of Gaza.

Authorities have imposed Section 144 in Islamabad, which prohibits gatherings without prior permission from the district administration.

The administration warned that violators would face legal action, reiterating that any procession or protest without permission was illegal.

As a result of the march near D Chowk, more than 20 participants, including 2 women, were arrested for violating Section 144.

The district administration has urged citizens to refrain from participating in unauthorized activities, stressing the importance of following legal restrictions.

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