Fact Check: "On June 8th, Dr. Mahrang Baloch and other leaders of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) were unlawfully transferred from Hudda District Prison in Quetta to Civil Lines Police Station on a 10 day remand. Since then, they have been held incommunicado. Authorities have denied access to their families and legal counsel, raising serious fears of torture and mistreatment in custody."
What We Know
On June 8, 2025, leaders of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), including Dr. Mahrang Baloch, were transferred from Hudda District Prison in Quetta to Civil Lines Police Station under a 10-day police remand. This transfer was confirmed by multiple sources, including a statement from the BYC, which described the situation as a grave human rights violation and highlighted that access to family members and legal counsel was denied (Awaz The Voice). Despite securing court orders for visitation, the police reportedly blocked all access, raising urgent concerns about the detainees' well-being and the possibility of torture (Awaz The Voice).
The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Quetta granted this remand following previous detentions related to allegations of inciting violence and attacking a civil hospital (Pakistan Today). Reports indicate that the BYC leaders have been held incommunicado since their transfer, with their families expressing fears for their safety and well-being (Malaysia Sun).
Analysis
The claim that Dr. Mahrang Baloch and other BYC leaders were unlawfully transferred and denied access to their families and legal counsel is supported by credible sources. The BYC's statement and reports from various news outlets confirm the details of the remand and the ongoing denial of access to the detainees (Awaz The Voice, Pakistan Today). Furthermore, the context of human rights violations in Balochistan, including reports of torture and custodial abuse, adds weight to the concerns raised by the BYC and the families of the detainees (Malaysia Sun).
The reliability of the sources is bolstered by the involvement of human rights organizations and the consistent reporting across multiple platforms. However, it is important to note that the Pakistani authorities have historically been accused of suppressing dissent and violating human rights, which may introduce bias in the portrayal of events. Nonetheless, the corroboration from various independent sources lends credibility to the claims made by the BYC and the families of the detained leaders.
Conclusion
The evidence supports the claim that Dr. Mahrang Baloch and other BYC leaders were unlawfully transferred and have been denied access to their families and legal counsel. The ongoing concerns about their treatment in custody, including fears of torture, further substantiate the validity of the claim. Therefore, the verdict is True.
