ISLAMABAD
The government team and the Baloch protestors were unable to reach an agreement on Sunday because the protestors insisted that not all of the participants in the demonstration, which brought attention to the issue of Baloch missing persons, had been freed by the authorities.
However, an official statement released on Sunday night claimed that over 250 people had been released by the Islamabad Capital Police in the previous three days as a result of orders from a committee chaired by Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar.
With the statement, “The majority of the 163 individuals undergoing judicial processes have been reunited with their loved ones and relatives,” the police spokeswoman emphasised that the committee’s directions were being followed.
The spokesperson emphasised adhering to authorised actions and reminded everyone that the law applies equally to everyone, while also urged the public to avoid propaganda, rumours, and unsubstantiated information. According to the statement, any suspicious behaviour should be reported via the Pucar-15 or ICT 15 smartphone apps.
In the meantime, protesters from the Balochistan Yakjehti Committee (BYC) march persisted outside the National Press Club in Islamabad. Despite giving the administration a three-day ultimatum to release those detained during the march, demonstrators observed that little progress had been made in the talks.
On Sunday, TLP leader Saad Hussian Rizvi also spoke with the demonstrators and offered his support. Rizvi emphasised that his party could relate to the protestors’ plight because they had also experienced crackdowns. He vehemently opposed forced disappearances and argued in favour of bringing the accused before a court of law.
