Aliya Hamza Arrested: PTI Leader Detained in Rawalpindi
The detention of Aliya Hamza has sparked a wave of criticism from PTI members, who argue that the police action was unjustified and an attack on their democratic rights, as the authorities continue to decide on the specific charges or legal grounds for her formal arrest.
Aliya Hamza, PTI Punjab Chief Organiser, was taken into custody by law enforcement authorities in Rawalpindi while attending a PTI Workers Convention, sparking criticism from PTI members who deemed the police action as unjustified and an attack on democratic rights.
The incident occurred in Chaklala Scheme 3, where Aliya Hamza had arrived to attend the convention. Despite insisting that the gathering was peaceful, she was detained along with PTI activist Shamim Aftab and transferred to the Women Police Station. Aliya Hamza maintained that the PTI members had gathered peacefully and were not engaging in any illegal or unconstitutional activities.
The detention of Aliya Hamza and Shamim Aftab has been met with criticism from PTI members, who argue that the police action was unwarranted and an infringement on their democratic rights. The authorities have not formally arrested Aliya Hamza, and are currently deciding on the specific charges or legal grounds for her formal arrest.
The incident highlights the ongoing tensions between the PTI and the authorities, with the party's members and leaders frequently facing detention and arrest. The situation is being closely monitored, with many awaiting the outcome of Aliya Hamza's detention and the potential implications for the PTI and its members.