HRCP condemns detention of PTI representatives ahead of march in Pakistan — Dawn

In Lahore, Pakistan, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) condemned the detention of PTI workers, lawmakers and party leaders ahead of a protest march planned by the party.

Reports of detentions

In a statement published on the organization’s account on X, HRCP said that, according to available reports, dozens of PTI workers had been arbitrarily detained. The commission said that women were among those reported detained.

Some families, according to HRCP, said they had no information about the whereabouts of their relatives. The statement did not provide details about the circumstances of the detentions or the number of people involved.

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Right to peaceful assembly

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan stressed that the state must ensure the right of all citizens to peaceful assembly. HRCP linked this position to reports of the detention of PTI representatives ahead of the planned protest.

The human rights organization’s statement was reported by Dawn.