QUETTA: Lawyers across Balochistan, on the call of the Balochistan Bar Council, boycotted court proceedings across the province today.
The Balochistan Bar Council, in a statement, said that the protest comes in response to police action against the Grand Alliance ( an alliance of government employees) rally. During the rally, police reportedly baton-charged, shelled, and injured several male and female employees.
The Bar Council condemned the violence. It called the crackdown unacceptable and a violation of basic rights.
The Council also expressed solidarity with the arrested Grand Alliance leaders and employees. It demanded their immediate release.
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The Bar Council urged the government to accept the workers’ legitimate demands. It said the legal fraternity stands with those seeking justice and fair treatment.
The Grand Alliance was protesting for increased salaries.
