Baloch activist Mahrang among 150 booked for terrorism, rebellion

A case has been registered against 150 people, including the central leaders of Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), Dr. Mahrang Baloch, Dr. Sabiha Baloch, and others on terrorism, incitement to rebellion, murder, and other charges.

- Tariq Butt

The case also named Beebow Baloch, Gulzadi Satakzai, Sabiha Baloch, Sabatullah Baloch, Gulzar Dost, Riaz Gashkori, Dr. Shali Baloch, and others among the accused.

The charges included violations of Sections 7 and 11W of the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA), as well as 16 sections of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC). These charges cover terrorism, murder, attempted murder, incitement to violence and rebellion, creating disorder, promoting racial hatred, and damaging property.

The case is related to an incident at the Civil Hospital Quetta, where bodies were forcibly taken from the morgue. Dr. Mahrang and 17 others, who had been arrested, have been placed in the Quetta District Jail under Section 3 of the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) Ordinance.

A first information report (FIR) registered at the Saryab Police Station on March 9 included charges under Sections 7 and 11W of the ATA, as well as 16 sections of the PPC. These charges relate to terrorism, murder, attempted murder, incitement to violence and rebellion, creating disorder, promoting racial hatred, and damaging property.