Those who courted arrest can be detained for a month, say police

Those who courted arrest can be detained for a month, say police

Pakistan

Interim Punjab govt orders protesters' arrest under article 144

LAHORE (Dunya News) – The interim Punjab government said on Wednesday that as Article 144 was imposed in the city, it was ordered to take legal action against numerous people for protesting.

The representatives of the Punjab government said, “Article 144 was imposed in several areas of Lahore due to the Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches and the government took special measures on Mall Road as the cricket teams were to arrive.” They said, "workers of a political party were seen violating Article 144 by protesting on Mall Road. The protesters forcefully entered the police van."

Furthermore, police sources said the arrested workers could be detained for one month and would not be allowed to meet anyone. Also, the detained supporters would be shifted from the Kot Lakhpat Jail to other prisons in Lahore.