The Lahore administration has taken decisive action by ordering the 30-day detention of PT activist Khadija Shah under the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) ordinance. This decision comes swiftly after an anti-terrorism court (ATC) granted post-arrest bail to Shah, concluding the final case related to the May 9 riots.
The order, issued by DC Rafia Haider, follows recommendations from SP Cantt Division Lahore and the district intelligence branch, citing potential concerns about law and order disturbances linked to Shah’s involvement in the May 9 violence. Expressing fears that Shah might incite further disturbances, the notification underscores the necessity of this preventive measure.
This detention order reflects a stringent approach by the authorities to maintain public order, particularly concerning individuals with potential influence in volatile situations. Shah’s 30-day detainment serves as a precautionary step to avert potential disturbances amid the aftermath of the prior events.
