Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza, a well-known religious scholar, was recently arrested on August 26, 2025 by the Jhelum police under Section 3 of the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO). This section is used to detain individuals to maintain public peace and order .
🕵️♂️ Reasons for Arrest
The arrest of Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza followed complaints filed by certain religious groups. These complaints were in response to his controversial statements, which had gone viral on social media .
📺 Influence on Social Media
Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza has a significant following on YouTube, with over 3.1 million subscribers. His videos mainly address religious topics, and his approach includes advocating for independent thinking and attempting to bridge gaps between different schools of thought. However, some of his views have led to controversy .
⚖️ Previous Arrests
This is not the first time Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza has been arrested. In May 2020, he was also detained over controversial remarks about religious figures, but was later released on bail .
📌 Current Situation
Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza has been transferred to a local jail in Jhelum, and his academy has been sealed . His arrest has sparked various reactions on social media, with some people viewing it as an infringement on freedom of speech, while others consider it necessary .
