FAISALABAD: Police have registered two cases against Jamaatud Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed Ahmed on charges of delivering a speech against the government and arranging an unlawful congregation.

Sources told Dawn on Thursday that Hafiz Saeed attended an Iftar-dinner in Faisalabad on Wednesday and held a meeting of activists of his banned organisation.

He highlighted the importance of jihad and sought donations from the participants.  According to the sources, security branch officials moved applications for registration of cases against the cleric.
 
According to police, the first congregation took place at a hotel on Canal Road and the second, an Iftar-dinner hosted by Sheikh Nisar Ahmed, was held in an area on Jaranawala Road.

Madina Town and People’s Colony police stations have registered two separate cases against Hafiz Saeed under the Anti-Terrorism Act. However, no arrest has been made.