A terrorism case has been filed against former Senator Mushtaq Ahmed for organizing a march toward the US Embassy in support of Gaza.
The complaint was lodged at Islamabad’s Aabpara Police Station, involving Mushtaq Ahmed, a former Senator and leader of Jamaat-e-Islami, according to Express News.
He had called for a march from Aabpara to the US Embassy as part of the “Save Gaza” campaign to show solidarity with the people of Gaza. Mushtaq Ahmed faces charges under 13 different sections, including terrorism. Yesterday, authorities arrested 30 individuals, including three women.
According to the details in the case, protesters were demonstrating outside Masjid-e-Shuhada when, following Senator Mushtaq Ahmed’s instructions, they began marching toward the Red Zone. When police attempted to intervene, the demonstrators allegedly attacked officers, resulting in injuries to two policemen from sticks.
The case document further claims that stones thrown by protesters shattered the windows of six public vehicles and two government cars. Additionally, some protesters reportedly snatched an anti-riot kit and helmet from Constable Zafarullah.
Last month, police had detained Mushtaq Ahmed, along with his wife, son, and over two dozen other protesters, during a march in solidarity with Gaza. The former Senator had urged the public to gather at Express Chowk, a key entry point to Islamabad’s Red Zone from the D-Chowk area.
