Aurat March Lahore calls out YouTubers for creating violence, disrupting the march

On March 8, International Women’s Day, Aurat March participants, including women, men, and children, cemented their protest against patriarchy, and violence against women in Lahore.

Later, on the same day, the organisers of Aurat March Lahore released a statement on their official Twitter handle that alleged a few "YouTubers created violence" during the rally and "disrupted" the march.

"We are dismayed and angry at the violence created by YouTubers at the Lahore march. Things could have easily escalated and disrupted the March but were averted due to the timely intervention of male allies and the police. We are thankful for that — but this misbehaviour cannot go on!" read the statement. The organisers have not named the YouTubers in the tweet.

Earlier, deputy commissioner (DC) of Lahore, Rafia Haider, had refused permission to organise Aurat March in the provincial capital citing security concerns, alleged public ‘reservation’ and fear of a clash with the right-wing Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) who have ‘announced a program against the Aurat March’.

However, on Wednesday, the Lahore High Court (LHC) overruled the decision and granted permission to the organisers to hold a rally and arch from the NADRA office in Shimla Pahari to Faletti’s hotel instead of Nasir Park, as initially requested. Eight terms and conditions were also agreed upon between the organisers and the local administration that were made part of the judgment issued by Justice Anwaar Hussain.

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