BALOCH STUDENTS MISSING CASE; THE STATE MUST FULFILL THE RESPONSIBILITY, ISLAMABAD HIGH COURT
Islamabad: The
High Court has said that the case of missing Baloch students is a sensitive
matter, the state must fulfill its responsibility.
In the case of the implementation
of the recommendations of the Baloch Enforced Disappearance Inquiry Commission,
the court approved the request for respite from the federal government to
submit the implementation report related to the recommendations and said that
the federal government is expected to pass a written order in the context of
the commission's recommendations. will
Islamabad High Court Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani heard the case, in which
advocate Iman Mazari appeared before the court. The court inquired whether
the federal government is interested in implementing the recommendations of the
commission or not. Will the federal government see the report on forcibly
disappeared Baloch students or will the court decide?
The Additional Attorney General said that the federal government is absolutely
interested in it. Three to four stakeholders are involved in it. Justice
Mohsin Akhtarkiani remarked that this is a case of violation of human rights, a
sensitive matter. Students from Balochistan are missing, it is the
responsibility of the federal government to see. Courts have to give decisions. There
are many decisions but it is for the federal government as the executive to
see.
Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani said
that the families of missing persons are still searching for them. Justice
Athar Minullah had given a very detailed order in this regard. The state
has to fulfill its responsibility to protect the citizens. Let the federal
government see, then the document record should be presented before the court.
Iman Mazari Advocate said what
action was taken against those who kept visiting educational institutions? Justice
Mohsin Akhtar Kayani said that the federal government will give a report and
then the court will see how far the issue has been resolved. The state has
to do its job because it has deep implications. The court adjourned the
hearing till November 14 while seeking a report from the federal government.
