First Information Report (FIR) Filed Against Pakistani Counter Terrorism Department Personnel for Alleged Extra-Judicial Killing
Islamabad, Pakistan – Four personnel from Pakistan’s Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) are facing an FIR for their alleged involvement in the extra-judicial killing of a Baloch youth in Turbat town, Balochistan’s Kech district. The incident has led to mass protests in the area.
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According to Dawn, a Pakistani English-language newspaper, the protests erupted after the reported killing of Balaach Mola Bakhsh, who was taken into custody by the CTD. The CTD claimed that the killing was a result of armed clashes with militants, stating that three more suspects were killed in the clash on Pasni Road in Turbat.
The CTD had arrested Balaach on November 20, accusing him of possessing five kilograms of explosives. An FIR was registered against him on November 21, and he was presented before an anti-terrorism court in Turbat. However, on the night of November 22-23, Balaach’s body was brought to Turbat Teaching Hospital, where his family identified him.
The CTD initially stated that four insurgents were killed in an intelligence-based operation on Pasni Road. They later clarified that based on a tip-off given by Balaach, a CTD team raided a house where insurgents were hiding. During the exchange of fire, three insurgents, including Balaach, were killed. The CTD claimed that Balaach died as a result of firing from the insurgents.
However, Balaach’s family refuted the CTD’s claims, alleging that he was forcibly taken from their home on the night of October 29 and produced before a court almost a month later. They accused the CTD of extra-judicially killing him and demanded an impartial inquiry.
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In response to the family’s complaint, an FIR was registered at the Turbat police station, charging the CTD regional officer, investigation officer, SHO, and lock-up officer under Sections 34 (common intention) and 302 (murder) of the Pakistan Penal Code.
The incident has raised concerns about human rights violations and the need for transparent investigations into alleged extra-judicial killings by security forces. The case is expected to draw significant attention as it progresses through the legal system.
