Arrest, harassment
Freedom of movement is a fundamental right of citizens. Our constitution, too, recognises this right. Unfortunately, the nation-wide police operation has snatched away this inalienable right from us.
Police have contended that the operation aimed to prevent sabotage on the basis of authenticated intelligence report. They were detaining people indiscriminately abusing Section 54 of the CR PC and Sec 86 of the DMP Ordinance.
A more plausible clarification from the government was expected.
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