35 Jamaat men rounded up
At least 35 local leaders and workers of Jamaat were arrested on Tuesday after a clash with police that left about 20 wounded including 8 policemen. Jamaat held a rally in the town where the speakers criticised the government for its failure to arrest spiraling price of essentials and deteriorating law and order. They also demanded immediate release of top leaders of the party and stoppage of repression on political opponents. The rally over, Jamaat brought out a noisy procession after the Maghreb prayer. Police obstructed the procession at Bajee crossing leading to the clash.
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