The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) condemned the continued detention of its central leadership under the Maintenance of Public Order (3MPO) law, calling it a blatant violation of Pakistan's own Constitution.
Srinagar Police has initiated legal proceedings against individuals accused of circulating false information and inflammatory content on social media, following recent tensions between India and Pakistan.
The Baloch Yekjehti Committee (BYC) has sharply criticized the judicial system for allegedly using delaying tactics in the legal cases against its top leaders, who are still being held under the colonial-era Section 3 of the Maintenance of Public Order (3-MPO), as reported by The Balochistan
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Central government and the Ministry of Home Affairs on a plea filed by journalist Sanjay Sharma challenging the blocking of his channel "4PM News" on grounds of national security and public order.
The Balochistan High Court dismissed a petition for the release of Mahrang Baloch, directing the petitioner to approach the home department. The case stems from escalating protests in Balochistan over the detention of Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leaders, including Mahrang, who are accuse
The petition said that the material was not only "misleading" but also capable of "disturbing public order" and warranted judicial intervention in the absence of direct personal injury since it could pose a "threat" to peace and public trust in law enforcement institutions.
Authorities in Goa and Madhya Pradesh have deployed additional police personnel in areas with high foot traffic, while special measures have been taken to prevent drunk driving and maintain public order during the festive season.
According to the Commission, this law severely undermines the right to peaceful assembly, a fundamental freedom already subjected to extensive and often restrictive regulations in the country.
In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Nityanand Rai said that the central government deploys Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) to assist states when requested, with the number of personnel and costs varying over time.
The members of the Muttahida Kohistan Jirga have continued their blockade of the Karakoram Highway for a second day, demanding the release of Maulana Kareemdad, an elder arrested under the Maintenance of Public Order. Protesters have warned they will not end the blockade until their demands