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QUETTA — A judicial commission investigating the terrorist attack on the Mangi Dam pumping station recorded statements from key witnesses during an open court hearing, issuing strict directives regarding online misinformation, delays in martyrs’ compensation, and religious seminary registration.
​Commission Directs NCCIA Action Against Social Media Misinformation
​Expressing grave concern over fake and sensationalized news circulating on social media regarding terrorism and local law and order, the inquiry commission observed that unverified online reports are inciting fear, panic, and despair among the public.
​To curb targeted online disinformation campaigns, the panel instructed the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) to submit a detailed written report outlining the legal and technical measures taken to block such content. Furthermore, the commission directed the Director of NCCIA Quetta Circle to appear in person at the upcoming hearing.
​Notice Issued Over Delayed Compensation for Martyrs’ Families
​Addressing administrative bottlenecks, the inquiry commission took strict notice of delays in disbursing financial compensation to the legal heirs of martyrs who lost their lives in the Mangi Dam attack.
​Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Legal reported to the panel that technical defects and documentation issues in obtaining succession certificates have impeded the final disbursement process for the affected families.
​To alleviate these hardships, the commission instructed officials to organize a dedicated special court session (Khuli Kutchery) to resolve all pending legal hurdles directly. Seamless coordination was mandated among the martyrs’ legal heirs, the AIG Legal, and the Home Department.
​One-Week Extension Granted for Madaris Registration Report
​In a separate proceeding during the same hearing, the Officer In-Charge of the Directorate General for Religious Education appeared before the commission and requested additional time to finalize administrative documentation. The panel granted a one-week extension to submit a comprehensive compliance report regarding the registration status of religious seminaries (madaris).
