FIR registered against Qadri, followers
Sections imposed in FIR include murder attempts, interfering in governmental matters, snatching and disturbing peace.
This file photo shows supporters of Tahirul Qadri look on during a sit-in in Islamabad on January 15, 2013. PHOTO: AFP
ISLAMABAD:
An FIR was registered against Minhajul Quran International (MQI) chief Dr Tahirul Qadri and his followers in an Islamabad police court on Wednesday, Express News reported.
The sections imposed in the FIR include those of murder attempts, interfering in governmental matters, snatching and disturbing peace.
The FIR was registered in the presence of Inspector Ayub Ahmed, after which the FIR was sealed.
Qadri is leading a sit-in in Islamabad, which entered its third day, today. Tens of thousands of followers massed near Parliament House, where they were dug in for the long haul with stocks of food and bedding.
During his fiery speech on Tuesday, the MQI chief blamed the incumbent government for the country’s woes.
Security officials estimated the size of the crowd at between 25,000 and 50,000, which would make it the largest political protest in the capital since the government led by the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) was elected in 2008.
Police clashed briefly with stone throwers and protesters brandishing sticks on Tuesday, shooting into the air and firing tear gas. Eight officers were injured.
Organisers of the rally accused police of opening fire and of attempting to arrest Qadri and blamed Interior Minister Rehman Malik for issuing directives to do so.
“We will not accept Qadri’s pressure because his demands are unconstitutional,” Malik told local television channels shortly after security forces fired in the air and used tear gas to try and control protesters.
An FIR was registered against Minhajul Quran International (MQI) chief Dr Tahirul Qadri and his followers in an Islamabad police court on Wednesday, Express News reported.
The sections imposed in the FIR include those of murder attempts, interfering in governmental matters, snatching and disturbing peace.
The FIR was registered in the presence of Inspector Ayub Ahmed, after which the FIR was sealed.
Qadri is leading a sit-in in Islamabad, which entered its third day, today. Tens of thousands of followers massed near Parliament House, where they were dug in for the long haul with stocks of food and bedding.
During his fiery speech on Tuesday, the MQI chief blamed the incumbent government for the country’s woes.
Security officials estimated the size of the crowd at between 25,000 and 50,000, which would make it the largest political protest in the capital since the government led by the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) was elected in 2008.
Police clashed briefly with stone throwers and protesters brandishing sticks on Tuesday, shooting into the air and firing tear gas. Eight officers were injured.
Organisers of the rally accused police of opening fire and of attempting to arrest Qadri and blamed Interior Minister Rehman Malik for issuing directives to do so.
“We will not accept Qadri’s pressure because his demands are unconstitutional,” Malik told local television channels shortly after security forces fired in the air and used tear gas to try and control protesters.