Jhelum (Aug 25, 2025) – Popular religious commentator and YouTuber Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza was arrested today under the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) Section 3, following orders from the Deputy Commissioner of Jhelum. The arrest occurred at his academy in Machine Mohalla and authorities have sealed the premises, prohibiting any gatherings or activities.

Legal Basis and Institutional Action

The MPO Section 3 allows for preventive detention to preserve peace and public safety, even without formal criminal charges.
In collaboration with administrative directives, the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) conducted the raid and carried out the arrest

Context & Background

Mirza is known for his online lectures on religion and social matters, often courting controversy for his critical views on established religious figures and schools of thought
He has faced legal scrutiny in the past. In 2020, he was briefly detained under Section 153-A (hate speech) for alleged derogatory remarks, but was released on bail shortly thereafter