DRF condemns violation of privacy rights in police raid

 

9 April, 2025: The Digital Rights Foundation (DRF) strongly condemns the recent action of the Mustafabad Police in recording and sharing videos of young individuals after their arrest at a party. This blatant violation of privacy is a direct breach of citizens’ fundamental rights under Article 14 of the Constitution of Pakistan, which stipulates that the protection of citizens’ personal information and their dignity must be upheld. The unauthorized recording and dissemination of such videos not only compromise the safety and privacy of individuals but also reflect a disturbing disregard for basic human rights. Such incidents take toll on the mental wellbeing of a person, lasting for a lifetime. It also creates a significant trust deficit amongst the masses and authorities. We call for immediate accountability and demand that law enforcement authorities respect the legal and ethical boundaries surrounding privacy, ensuring that such violations are prevented in the future.