JUI-F Protests Intensify Over Cleric's Killing in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) has intensified its response to the tragic killing of prominent cleric Maulana Muhammad Idrees, staging a second wave of protest rallies across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. These demonstrations, held after Friday prayers, underscore the party's deep concern over the escalating violence and the perceived insecurity faced by religious scholars in the province.

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On the appeal of the JUI-F, protest rallies were held across all districts of the province today after Friday prayers against the killing of Maulana Idrees.

At the heart of the protests is a demand for swift justice and the immediate apprehension of those responsible for Maulana Idrees's death. The JUI-F has explicitly linked this incident to a broader pattern of deteriorating law and order, asserting that religious figures are being targeted. The party's statement suggests a narrative where JUI-F is being "punished" for its stance on constitutional and legal matters, framing the killings as an attack on their principles.

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The protestors decried the worsening law and order situation in the province and the “frequent killings of religious scholars”.

Party leaders, addressing gatherings outside the Peshawar Press Club and in various districts, have placed direct responsibility on the provincial government, the administration, and state institutions for failing to ensure the safety of religious scholars. They have vowed that the JUI-F will remain steadfast in its commitment to defending Islam and Pakistan, assuring central leadership of their readiness to mobilize at a moment's notice. This strong stance reflects the party's significant influence and its determination to address what it views as a critical threat to religious and societal stability in the region.

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JUI is being punished for standing with the Constitution, law, and the state.