 The Punjab government has extended the detention period of over three-dozen sectarian activists who were jailed for 90 days under the Maintenance of Public Ordinance, sources said on Monday. They said that the extension was made under the Anti-Terrorist Act of 1997, adding that the activists were supposed to be freed this month. The government released some sectarian activists a few days back after they and their families submitted written pledges that they would not participate in any sectarian activity in the future. Those released have to report to their area's station house officers twice a day. They have to notify the police before they leave their residential areas. Their national identity cards and passports will remain with the police until the government says otherwise. |