Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Pakistani Cleric Detained After Criticism of Army
A Pakistani cleric named Maulvi Gulzar was detained.
He spoke out against the Pakistan Army, accusing them of treating people unfairly, including religious scholars and prisoners.
He stated that he and others would support India if there was a war between Pakistan and India, because of how they were treated by the Pakistani government.
Following his speech, Pakistani intelligence agencies took him into custody.
Authorities have not yet commented on his arrest or the authenticity of the speech.
Maulvi Gulzar, a cleric from Mardan, criticized the Pakistan Army.
He accused the army of brutality and inhumane treatment.
The cleric said he would support India in a potential war.
He was detained by Pakistani intelligence agencies.
The authorities have not released an official statement regarding the arrest.
- Who
- Maulvi Gulzar, a Pakistani cleric
- What
- Criticized the Pakistan Army and declared support for India if war occurred.
- When
- The timing of the speech and detention is unspecified in the articles.
- Where
- Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
- Why
- Detention followed his speech criticizing the Pakistani army.
Pro-India stance
Pakistan government viewpoint
Support for India
Pro-India stance
Maulvi Gulzar expressed support for India, citing alleged mistreatment.
Pakistan government viewpoint
The Pakistani government views the cleric's statement as a threat, leading to his detention.
- Cleric's Name
- Maulvi Gulzar
- Location
- Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
- Accusation
- Criticized Pakistan Army brutality
- Declared Support
- For India if war occurs
- Action
- Detained by Pakistani intelligence agencies