Pagad leader, Abdus Salaam Ebrahim, has been arrested. The anti-gangsterism and drugs group has confirmed that its frontman was picked up on Wednesday morning.
Pagad has again been at the centre of controversy in recent weeks. It’s been blamed for twin blasts in and around Athlone during a cavalcade through gang-infested areas.
Pagad has denied any involvement, and believes Ebrahim’s arrest is merely an attempt to curb another protest, scheduled for Wednesday night.
Police meanwhile have only confirmed that a 55-year old man was taken into custody but are not commenting on the circumstances.
Ebrahim was released on parole in 2008, nine years after he was sentenced for public violence. – eNCA