ISLAMABAD, May 5 — The Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) has called for countrywide protests on Wednesday and Friday to condemn the targeted killing of prominent scholar and former provincial lawmaker Maulana Idrees. The senior cleric was fatally shot by unidentified gunmen on Tuesday while traveling to a religious seminary in Charsadda. JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman confirmed that the party will organize peaceful rallies across all four provincial capitals and major districts to protest the deteriorating security situation. Party spokespersons stated that the persistent targeting of religious scholars has become an unbearable loss for the organization and the nation.
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Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) provincial chief Senator Maulana Atta-ur-Rehman has strongly condemned the killing of Maulana Sheikh Muhammad Idris, calling it a major and irreparable loss, and announced… pic.twitter.com/7bxe5bm0wS
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Quick Facts
- JUI-F will hold nationwide protests this Wednesday and Friday over the killing of Maulana Idrees.
- The senior cleric and former MPA was gunned down in Charsadda on Tuesday morning.
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif contacted the JUI-F chief to offer condolences and promise justice.
- The KP Inspector General has sought an immediate report and ordered the arrest of the attackers.
- Maulana Idrees served as the JUI-F district head and was a key adviser to the party leadership.
- Demonstrations are planned at provincial headquarters and across various district centers.
The Prime Minister expressed deep sorrow over the incident, assuring the bereaved family and the party that the perpetrators would be apprehended swiftly. Local law enforcement officials reported that the attackers opened fire on the cleric’s vehicle in the Tariqabad Utmanzai area shortly before he reached his destination. Following the attack, a state of emergency was declared in the local district hospital, where the cleric’s body was moved for official procedures.
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JUI-F leadership criticized the federal and provincial administrations for their inability to maintain public order and protect citizens. They noted that the public must now participate in these protests to demand better security measures against rising lawlessness. As the country prepares for the scheduled demonstrations, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police have intensified their investigation and increased security patrols in sensitive areas to prevent further violence. The state remains focused on ensuring that the constitutional right to peaceful protest is respected while maintaining regional stability.
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