Mahrang Lango, the leader of the Baloch Solidarity Committee, has been in the spotlight for her activities in Balochistan. For the past year and a half, she and her group have been leading protests under the banner of Baloch rights. However, state authorities claim that these demonstrations are backed by foreign influences and are aimed at disrupting peace. Despite her anti-state rhetoric, security agencies allowed her to exercise her right to protest.
The recent Jafar Express attack changed everything. After the incident, Mahrang Lango allegedly went too far. She, along with her supporters, stormed the Civil Hospital in Quetta. Reports say they forcibly took away the bodies of terrorists who had been killed in the attack. These bodies were kept at the hospital for necessary legal procedures, including DNA testing and post-mortem examinations. No lawful system permits such an act. In any civilized nation, aiding terrorists in this manner is considered a serious offense.
Mahrang Lango’s past actions have been controversial, but this time, authorities say she crossed the red line. Her involvement in directly facilitating individuals linked to terrorist activities made her arrest inevitable. Law enforcement took swift action, and she was detained. Officials stated that no one, regardless of their political affiliations, is above the law.
This is not the first time her protests have led to violence. Earlier demonstrations by the Baloch Solidarity Committee resulted in gunfire, leading to the death of three people. A First Information Report (FIR) had already been registered against her for those incidents.
There is no country in the world that allows individuals to attack hospitals or seize bodies of terrorists under the pretext of freedom of speech. Security forces argue that protecting the nation comes first. Mahrang Lango’s arrest follows the legal process, and her actions will be examined under the country’s constitution.
Global human rights organizations often raise their voices in such cases. However, authorities urge them to consider the facts before reacting. Figures like Malala Yousafzai and other activists are being called out for making statements without understanding the complete situation. Officials stress that national security is the top priority and that no individual is above the country’s stability.
Mahrang Lango now faces serious legal charges. Authorities have made it clear that anyone involved in acts that support terrorism will be held accountable. The case against her has been formally registered, and further investigations are underway.
