Commission reviews report on Mangi Dam attack
QUETTA: The judicial commission investigating the terrorist attack on the Mangi Dam Pumping Station in Ziarat district on Thursday reviewed a report submitted by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) regarding action taken against fake news and social media accounts allegedly involved in spreading misinformation following the attack. The commission, headed by Justice Muhammad Amir…
Quetta, October 3rd, 2026 - The judicial commission examining the terrorist attack on the Mangi Dam Pumping Station in Ziarat district conducted a review of a report submitted by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) on Thursday. The commission, led by Justice Muhammad Amir Nawaz Rana, held an open court hearing where several witnesses testified.
The NCCIA presented a report outlining the actions taken since the attack and the steps taken against the spread of fake news on social media platforms, as per the commission's directives. The report confirmed that several social media accounts allegedly responsible for disseminating misinformation had been blocked, with further action against similar accounts still underway.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority's director also provided a response to the commission during the hearing. The commission meticulously reviewed the statements of the witnesses and the submitted reports before adjourning further proceedings until the next scheduled hearing.
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