Washington: President of the Baloch American Congress Tara Chand on Monday slammed the Pakistani authorities for imprisoning leaders of the human rights organisation Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) for over seven months, terming it as part of a “cruel conspiracy”.

Chand claimed that BYC central organiser Mahrang Baloch, along with central leaders Bebarg Baloch and Sibgatullah Shah besides activists Beebow Baloch and Gulzadi Baloch are being tortured in prison. He added that Mahrang, widely regarded as the symbol of the “Baloch nation’s resistance”, continues to endure unbearable suffering in custody.

“The Pakistani rulers are oppressive and merciless. The courts, the provincial government, and all institutions are under their control. The military and agencies of Pakistan will never will

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