JKLF activists led by Malik took out a procession from Maisuma after the Frday prayers and as they reached near Budshah Chowk a huge contingent of police intercepted.
Police arrested at least 17 JKLF activists including Malik and lodged them at Kothibagh Police Station. A JKLF spokesman said.
Malik, had earlier announced that he would lead a protest on the call of Muthaida Majlis Mashawarat,(MMM), to seek return of the mortal remains of Muhammad Afzal Guru.
(EKNN)
