A Quetta anti-terrorism court denied the Counter Terrorism Department's petition to prolong Mahrang Baloch's physical custody on Friday. The BYC leader and four associates received judicial remand orders instead of continued detention. Judge Muhammad Ali Mubeen rejected the extension request after their 15-day custody period ended.
Baloch faces charges under the Anti-Terrorism Act and Pakistan Penal Code following her initial arrest under public order maintenance laws. She condemned recent amendments to terrorism legislation as tools for state oppression against peaceful activists. The BYC chief documented systematic violence against Baloch people, reporting over 800 enforced disappearances between January and June.
Security forces conducted more than 50 operations targeting BYC members since March, according to her statements. The activist described these actions as ethnic persecution rather than legitimate security measures.
Baloch faces charges under the Anti-Terrorism Act and Pakistan Penal Code following her initial arrest under public order maintenance laws. She condemned recent amendments to terrorism legislation as tools for state oppression against peaceful activists. The BYC chief documented systematic violence against Baloch people, reporting over 800 enforced disappearances between January and June.
Security forces conducted more than 50 operations targeting BYC members since March, according to her statements. The activist described these actions as ethnic persecution rather than legitimate security measures.
