A large-scale protest demanding the return of missing persons culminated in Turbat as hundreds of demonstrators completed a grueling 40-kilometer long march from Buleda.
The march, which began in the remote town of Buleda, saw an impressive turnout with men, women, and children participating in substantial numbers. Upon reaching Turbat, the provincial capital, the protesters staged a sit-in outside the Deputy Commissioner’s (DC) office, turning the city center into a scene of peaceful yet determined protest.
Led by prominent figures such as Arif Baloch, father of missing activist Muslim Arif, and Haji Nasir, district president of the Haq Do Movement, the march wound its way through Turbat’s bustling bazaars. As they moved through the main thoroughfares, participants chanted slogans demanding the immediate recovery of their loved ones.
Other key organizers included Wasim Safar and several family members of the missing persons, each carrying stories of loss and a resolute demand for justice. The diverse leadership reflects the widespread impact of enforced disappearances in the region.
The issue of missing persons has long been a contentious one in Pak-occupied-Balochistan, with human rights organizations repeatedly calling on authorities to address the problem. This latest demonstration shows the growing frustration among affected families.
The Army now faces renewed pressure. With national and international media capturing images of elderly parents, young siblings, and determined community leaders who walked 40 kilometers for answers, the voices from Turbat are harder to ignore.
The Pak forces through such cowardly tactics of enforced disappearances, kill-and-dumps, and other brutalities are trying to suppress the Baloch community and their voice since it has occupied the region in 1948.