In Quetta, police reportedly blocked families of detained Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leaders from speaking to the media at the Quetta Press Club, drawing criticism from activists and legal experts. Relatives, including Mahrang Baloch’s sister, were stopped from entering after authorities sealed the area early in the morning, according to The Balochistan Post.

Family members had planned to brief journalists on the prolonged detention of BYC leaders, ongoing legal proceedings, and growing concerns about Mahrang Baloch’s health. Police reportedly told them they needed a no-objection certificate from the deputy commissioner to hold a press conference, while other groups were allegedly allowed to use the venue without such clearance. When relatives tried to speak outside the press club, security personnel reportedly set up barriers and restricted access. Nadia Baloch, Mahrang’s sister, stated that officers cited “orders from above” and claimed that families of political activists and missing persons were deliberately barred from addressing the media.

Health concerns for the detained leaders have also intensified. BYC representatives allege that Mahrang Baloch’s condition has worsened in custody due to delays in diagnostic tests and specialist consultations. Reports suggest spinal complications that could result in severe neurological damage if not treated promptly, according to The Balochistan Post.

Human rights groups and legal experts have echoed these concerns, urging authorities to provide proper medical care. Political parties, lawyers’ associations, and rights organisations have called for urgent attention to the detainees’ health and questioned the restrictions on their families’ ability to communicate with the press.