Gwadar: 7-Year-Old Booked Under Anti-Terror Law
A seven-year-old boy in Gwadar has been booked under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) for allegedly sharing a video on social media, according to officials.
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), Makran, registered an FIR accusing the minor of sharing a video of human rights activist Gulzar Dost’s speech in Turbat on TikTok. The boy was presented in court on Thursday.
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Authorities claimed the act violated the ATA because the activist had been placed on the Fourth Schedule by the provincial government. Dost has been in detention for the past two weeks.
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) condemned the action, calling it a “gross violation of child rights and due process.” The commission demanded the immediate withdrawal of charges, a thorough review of the FIR, and accountability for the officials involved.
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The case has sparked nationwide concern over the misuse of anti-terror laws and the treatment of minors under strict legislation.
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