Balochistan Government Clarifies Position on Peaceful Protests in Quetta

Quetta:Shahid Rind, the spokesperson for the Balochistan government, affirmed on the Social Relations website (X) that the government acknowledges the right of peaceful protest by demonstrators from the first day. He stated that the government’s position is clear at the outset of negotiations, highlighting measures the government has put forward to address the protesters’ concerns.

Rind confirmed that individuals responsible for firing upon police mobiles have been identified, and cases have been registered against them with arrests imminent. He specified that apart from the designated red zone, the government reserves areas for peaceful demonstrations. The permission for protests within the red zone will not be granted.

“While peaceful protest is a constitutional right of demonstrators, the determination of protest locations falls within the jurisdiction of the government and administration under the law,” Rind emphasized.

He clarified that the Balochistan government is not against peaceful protests but will not allow the law to be taken into their own hands.

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