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09 Mar 2026, 15:30 GMT+10
Quetta [Balochistan], March 9 (ANI): In another move seen as targeting Baloch activists through Pakistan's legal system, an Anti-Terrorism Court in Quetta has declared 12 individuals, including Sabiha Baloch, Gulzar Dost Baloch, and Shalee Baloch, as proclaimed offenders in a case filed under several sections of Pakistani law.
According to a report by The Balochistan Post, a public notice issued by the court stated that the individuals were summoned in connection with a case registered under multiple provisions of Pakistani law.
The accused had been instructed to appear before the court on March 7 to present their defence.
The report further noted that the case carries charges under multiple provisions of the Pakistan Penal Code, including Sections 153-A, 186, 436, 341, 353, 427, 505, and 324, along with Section 7-A of the Anti-Terrorism Act.
The report further stated that the court directed the named individuals to appear and clarify their position on the specified date, warning that failure to do so could lead to further legal proceedings under the law.
Among those named in the notice, Sabiha Baloch is associated with the BYC, Gulzar Dost Baloch serves as the convener of Turbat Civil Society, while Shalee Baloch is recognised as a central organiser of the Baloch Women Forum.
Pakistan's courts and law enforcement agencies are frequently used to target political and social activists in Balochistan.
Legal cases under strict laws, including the Anti-Terrorism Act, are often filed against individuals who speak out about human rights violations, enforced disappearances, and military operations in the province.
Activists argue that such charges are intended to intimidate and silence dissenting voices demanding justice and accountability.
The broader Baloch activist movement focuses on raising awareness about issues such as missing persons, political marginalisation, and economic neglect in Balochistan.
Groups like the Baloch Yakjehti Committee and other civil society organisations have repeatedly organised protests and campaigns seeking transparency, human rights protections, and greater political rights for the people of the region. (ANI)
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