Balochistan, June 4 -- The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leader Shah Ji Sibghatullah has been detained for an additional 30 days by the Balochistan Home Department, according to a report by The Balochistan Post (TBP). This is the third consecutive extension granted under the Balochistan Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) ordinance.

Sibghatullah, son of Maulvi Abdul Haq, would continue to be detained following Section 3 of the MPO, per an official notification published on May 27. Accused of instigating unrest and advocating acts that could result in violence and damage to government property, authorities say he poses a threat to public safety in the Quetta district, according to TBP.

Before being moved to Hudda Jail under the MPO, Sibg...