Terrorist Attack on Judges in Mastung Is an Attack on the Justice System, Says Balochistan Bar Council

QUETTA: The Balochistan Bar Council has strongly condemned the horrific terrorist attack in Mastung that claimed the lives of a District and Sessions Judge and his security guard, while leaving an Additional Sessions Judge critically injured. Calling the incident an attack on the judiciary and the rule of law, the Council announced a two-day province-wide court strike and three days of mourning in protest.

In a press release, the Bar Council described the attack as a cowardly act of terrorism targeting members of the judiciary performing their constitutional and legal duties. It stated that such an assault on judges is not only an attack on individuals but also on the justice system and the principles of the rule of law, adding that no words are sufficient to condemn such a heinous crime.

The Council expressed heartfelt condolences to the families of the martyrs and prayed for the swift and complete recovery of the injured Additional Sessions Judge. It also reaffirmed its complete solidarity with the judiciary during this difficult time.

Two-Day Court Strike and Three Days of Mourning

To pay tribute to the martyrs, express solidarity with the injured judge, and protest against the tragic incident, the Balochistan Bar Council announced a two-day court strike across the province and three days of mourning. Lawyers have been urged to fully participate in the strike and refrain from appearing before courts except in cases of an extremely urgent nature.

Demands to the Government and Law Enforcement Agencies

The Balochistan Bar Council called upon the Government of Balochistan and all relevant law enforcement agencies to take immediate, effective, and concrete measures to ensure the safety and security of judges, lawyers, court staff, and citizens.

The Council warned that the recent rise in terrorist incidents has created an atmosphere of fear and insecurity in the province, emphasizing that maintaining public safety is the state’s foremost responsibility. It demanded the immediate arrest of all those involved in the brutal attack and called for them to be brought to justice without delay.

Reiterating its commitment to the rule of law, the Balochistan Bar Council affirmed that the legal fraternity will remain united in its struggle against terrorism and in defense of the country’s judicial institutions and constitutional order.