Islamabad, August 31, 2024 — Mushtaq Ahmed, a prominent leader of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), and his wife were arrested today in Islamabad during a demonstration in support of Palestine. The protest, which drew a large crowd of supporters advocating for Palestinian rights, took place in the heart of the capital.
The demonstration, organized by JI, was intended to show solidarity with the Palestinian people amidst ongoing conflicts in the region. Participants carried banners and placards condemning recent violence and calling for international intervention to end the suffering in Palestine.
According to witnesses, the protest was largely peaceful until tensions escalated when law enforcement intervened. The police reportedly detained Mushtaq Ahmed and his wife after they allegedly refused to disperse despite repeated warnings.
Authorities have not yet provided a detailed explanation for the arrests, but sources suggest that the leaders were taken into custody for violating public order regulations. Supporters of Ahmed claim that the arrests were politically motivated, aimed at stifling dissent and suppressing voices critical of government policies on foreign affairs.
The news of the arrests has sparked reactions from various political and human rights groups, who have condemned the action as an infringement on democratic rights and freedoms. Protests and calls for the immediate release of the detained leaders have been mounting across social media platforms.
Mushtaq Ahmed, a key figure in Pakistan’s political landscape, has been vocal about various international issues, including the Palestinian cause. His arrest is seen by many as a significant development in the ongoing discourse on Pakistan’s stance towards Palestine and its domestic political environment.
As the situation develops, more information is expected to emerge regarding the charges against Ahmed and his wife and the broader implications of their detention on the political climate in Pakistan.
