ATC sentences Mahrang Baloch, Sibghatullah to life imprisonment in Gwadar murder case

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Abdullah Hussain (@Abdulla99267510) Published June 22, 2026 | 07:14 PM

ATC sentences Mahrang Baloch, Sibghatullah to life imprisonment in Gwadar murder case

The prosecution had alleged involvement of Mahrang Baloch and Sibghatullah in the killing of a security official while the defence maintained their innocence throughout the trial

QUETTA: (UrduPoint/UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News-June 22^nd, 2026) An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Monday Mahrang Baloch and activist Sibghatullah to life imprisonment in connection with a case related to the killing of a security personnel in Gwadar.

The court held that both Mahrang Baloch and Sibghatullah were found guilty in the case linked to an incident in Gwadar, a port city in Balochistan, Pakistan.

The prosecution had alleged their involvement in the killing of a security official during a security-related incident, while the defence maintained their innocence throughout the trial.

The trial was conducted online, with both convicts appearing from District Jail Quetta through video-link arrangements approved by the court.

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The local authorities stated that security measures were heightened during the proceedings due to the sensitive nature of the case.

The Anti-Terrorism Court announced the life imprisonment sentence after completing the hearing of evidence and arguments from both sides.

Mahrang Baloch, known for her role in advocating for Baloch rights through the Baloch Yakjehti Committee, has been a prominent figure in recent political and human rights discussions in the region. Sibghatullah has also been associated with local activism, according to available case records.