Women and Children from Police Lines Locality Participate in Demonstration, Reports of Detentions Emerge
MUZAFFARABAD, Azad Kashmir (The Azadi Times) — Several women were reportedly detained by police in Muzaffarabad on Tuesday after a peace march organized by residents of the Police Lines locality reached the Naluchi Bridge area.
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According to local accounts, the march included women, young girls, and children who walked along the road carrying placards and chanting slogans calling for peace. Participants described the gathering as a peaceful demonstration aimed at expressing their concerns and demands.
Witnesses told The Azadi Times that the march continued towards Naluchi Bridge, where police personnel intervened. Reports circulating from the scene allege that several women were detained during the operation. Some participants also claimed that force was used while dispersing the gathering, although these claims could not be independently verified at the time of publication.
Videos and images shared on social media appeared to show a significant police presence in the area. However, authorities had not immediately issued a detailed statement explaining the reasons for the detentions or responding to allegations of the use of force.
The incident has drawn attention from local residents and civil society members, some of whom have called for clarity regarding the circumstances of the detentions and the treatment of participants in the march.
The Azadi Times is seeking comments from the relevant authorities and will update this report as more verified information becomes available.
