 KARACHI: Police detained 50 Islamic hardliners on Friday who were protesting against the alleged desecration of the Quran at the Guantanamo Bay military prison in Cuba, said police and witnesses. Riot police here moved in to break up over 250 protestors linked to the MMA. "We have detained some 50 people for violating a government ban on rallies," said police officer Mohammad Zahid. However, MMA leader Marajul Huda said that police had beaten up "peaceful" protestors and arrested three MMA legislators. |