The arrest of Fareed Husain Baloch, a Baloch student at Punjab University, by police and plainclothesmen at the New Campus gate has sparked outrage and condemnation. The CCTV footage shared on social media shows the student being forcefully detained and dragged into a private car by the authorities, prompting concerns about his safety and well-being.
The Baloch Council of PU, along with human rights activists and students, expressed their concerns over the incident, highlighting the lack of transparency regarding the arrest and the potential risk of false charges being filed against the student.
The Progressive Students’ Collective and the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan condemned the arrest, emphasizing the importance of ensuring a safe and conducive educational environment for all students, free from harassment and discrimination.
Efforts to reach the authorities for comment were unsuccessful, adding to the growing concerns and questions surrounding the circumstances of the arrest. As protests continue and social media amplifies the issue, the case has drawn attention to the need for safeguarding the rights and safety of students, particularly those from vulnerable communities.
