ISLAMABAD -1800 miscreants have been arrested from all over the countryinvolved in vandalism, torture and arson during demonstrations following aSupreme Court verdict acquitting Asia Bibi.
The number of arrestees was provided by the Ministry of Interior, whichsaid they had been booked under relevant sections of the Anti-Terrorism Act(ATA).
In Islamabad, cases have been registered against 700 people, 56 arrestedand 26 have been remanded. Orders have also been issued to imprison 19rioters under the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO). According to Islamabadadministration, 33 rioters have been identified.
In Karachi, cases have been registered in 34 police stations across thecity against rioters. In Lahore, eight suspects have been sent on a 14-dayphysical remand.
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A case has been registered against former MNA Aslam Kachela and 300 othersin Sargodha, whereas, seven have been booked in DI Khan.
Further, 70 rioters have been arrested from Sheikhupura.
