An Anti-terrorism court Turbat has sentenced a man accused of facilitating militant networks to 14 years in prison after finding him guilty in a terrorism-related case in Balochistan.
The court also handed him an additional seven years under the Balochistan Arms Act, taking the total punishment to 21 years.
Security forces had arrested the accused, identified as Sadiq Ahmed, during an operation in Panjgur. Authorities recovered weapons and explosives from his possession at the time of arrest.
Investigators said the accused was involved in supporting banned groups, including the Balochistan Liberation Army and Balochistan Liberation Front. He was also linked to recruitment activities through proxy networks, allegedly encouraging students to join militant outfits.
Officials further claimed that the accused maintained contacts with foreign-backed networks and was assigned tasks related to preparing vehicles for suicide attacks.
The court found sufficient evidence to convict him after a detailed trial and ruled that his actions contributed to strengthening militant operations in the region.
The verdict has once again highlighted concerns over the role of proxy networks and militant facilitation structures operating in parts of Balochistan, according to security observers.
