Nationwide crackdown against TLP: Over 1000 leaders and workers arrested
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LAHORE - Punjab government has imposed section 144 across the province.
Over 1,000 people have been arrested across the province under the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) ordinance, Punjab Home Department said on Saturday.
Among the 1,135 people arrested is Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) chief Khadim Hussain Rizvi, who has been detained under three sections of the MPO ordinance, said a notification issued here earlier today.
Ninety-five people were arrested from Lahore alone, the home department said. Those arrested under the three sections of the MPO ordinance will be detained for 30 days, in view of the threat they pose to the public’s safety, peace and order, the notification added.
The Punjab government has imposed Section 144 province-wide which will be in effect till December 1st. Rallies, demonstrations as well as any congregations of five or more people are banned under the section.
