The Baloch National Movement (BNM) has condemned the killing of Master Abdul Khaliq, a party member, by the Pak Army. In a statement released to the media, the BNM described Khaliq as a dedicated political activist engaged in social and political work under the party’s directives.
Master Abdul Khaliq, son of Dost Mohammad, was a resident of Cheeri Malar, Awaran. He was officially granted party membership in 2018, in accordance with the BNM constitution. The party highlighted his role as a committed supporter of the Baloch liberation movement and his efforts to assist fellow freedom fighters. As a staunch supporter for the Baloch freedom movement, Master Khaliq consistently stood at the forefront, aiding his comrades in the struggle for liberation.
The BNM reported that Khaliq was shot and killed by Pakistan forces on August 13, 2024, while working in his fields in Malar. The party has labeled him a martyr of the Baloch liberation struggle and paid tribute to his dedication and sacrifice.
Since its forcible annexation of Balochistan in 1948, the Pak Army has consistently employed military force to suppress the Baloch people’s struggle for independence. This oppressive occupation has led to decades of human rights abuses, including enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings and widespread violence against civilians.