BYC leaders launch hunger strike over alleged mistreatment of group’s leadership

Leaders of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee, including chief convener Dr Mahrang Baloch, on Friday launched a hunger strike against alleged mistreatment while in custody, Mahrang’s sister Nadia Baloch stated.

Mahrang and other BYC activists were arrested on March 22 for allegedly “attacking” Quetta Civil Hospital and “inciting people to violence”, a day after their members faced a police crackdown in Quetta while protesting against alleged enforced disappearances.

Nadia told Dawn.com today that Mahrang had gone on a hunger strike...