Special cell set up to identify protesters who attacked cops
- By Web Desk -
- Apr 16, 2021
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Fawad Chaudhry said on Friday that a special cell has been set up to help identify people who attacked policemen during the recent protests by a religious party.
Taking to Twitter, he said the cell comprises NADRA, Safe City Lahore and other agencies.
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Thus far, dozens of people have already been identified through videos doing rounds on social media and that action is being taken against them under anti-terrorism law, the information minister said.
The federal government has imposed a ban on the TLP under the anti-terrorism act. A notification was issued by the Ministry of Interior after the federal cabinet approved the summary seeking a ban on religio-political party.
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The National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) has placed the party on its list of banned organizations.