Court Acquits Political, Social, and Business Leaders of Karkh in Terrorism Case

Khuzdar:In a significant development, the **Anti-Terrorism Court** in **Khuzdar** acquitted political, social, and business leaders from **Karkh** who had been charged under the **Anti-Terrorism Act** during the **Gwadar Sit-in** protests. The court ruled that there was **insufficient evidence** to support the charges against them, resulting in their acquittal.

The **acquitted individuals** included **Jameel Ahmed Rand**, the **President** of the **Karkh Traders Association**, **Saeed Ahmed Musiani**, the **Vice President**, and **BNP leaders** **Sami Rand**, **Ali Hassan Jatak**, **Ali Mohammad Mengal**, **Zohor Ahmed Chhata**, and others. They had been accused of showing **solidarity** with the protests in **Balochistan**, leading to the filing of the terrorism-related charges against them in Karkh.

The court made it clear that there were no **substantial** or **concrete** pieces of evidence to substantiate the allegations made in the case. The accused were represented by renowned **lawyers Ghulam Nabi Mengal** and **Shakeel Ahmed Akhund**, who successfully argued the case and demonstrated the **innocence** of their clients.

The acquittal is considered a major **victory** for the political, social, and business leaders of Karkh. It not only restores the **dignity** of the individuals involved but also sends a **positive message** in support of political and social activism. The case has highlighted the importance of **freedom of expression** and **peaceful protest**, reinforcing the principle that solidarity with **legitimate movements** should not be criminalized without valid proof.

The **court’s decision** has been widely celebrated as a win for justice and a step forward in promoting **human rights** and **political freedom** in the region.