In a surprising turn of events, the Islamabad Police apprehended Imaan Mazari, a prominent human rights lawyer, from her residence in Islamabad during the early hours of Sunday morning. The Tarnol Police Station confirmed her arrest, citing charges of meddling in state affairs, participating in Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) protest, and demonstrating resistance.
Shireen Mazari’s tweet
The incident drew attention as Shireen Mazari, Imaan’s mother and a former leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), addressed reporters at the Islamabad district court. She revealed that individuals in plain attire had confined their guard before forcibly entering their home.
Just now police women, plainclothes people and r ager types took my daughter away after braking down our front door. Taking away our security cameras and her laptop and cell. We asked who they had xome for and they just dragged Imaan out. They marched all over the house. My…
— Shireen Mazari (@ShireenMazari1) August 19, 2023
Shireen Mazari further disclosed that her room had been searched and her phone confiscated, expressing dismay at the presence of around 20 individuals during the intrusion, including six female police officers.
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The veteran politician raised questions about the need to forcefully break their door during the incident. The arrest has sparked concerns among human rights circles, triggering discussions about the boundaries of dissent and the legal treatment of individuals advocating for social and political change.
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