The Baloch Yakjehti Committee has issued a new statement concerning the ongoing Baloch Raaji Muchi sit-in in Gwadar, emphasizing that the Paki establishment has shown no genuine interest in negotiating. The committee says that, while negotiations are underway, the Pakistan Army is employing force across Pak-occupied-Balochistan, particularly in Makran, where plans are reportedly in place to seal the region and exacerbate suffering through violence and deprivation. The committee has denounced these actions as part of a broader strategy of intimidation and harassment.
According to the communiqué, the BYC says that the current local officials, including the Deputy Commissioner of Gwadar, lack the authority to engage in serious negotiations. The statement calls for negotiations to be led by individuals with real power to effect change.
The committee has also demanded the restoration of internet and network services in Gwadar and Makran before any further negotiations take place.
BYC Issues Statement
The communiqué specifies that there will be no shutter-down or wheel-jam strikes in POB without a direct call from the committee. It also highlights the recent actions of the Pak military and intelligence agencies in Gwadar, which have used force to close shops, markets, and roads, causing significant hardship for residents. The committee urges the public to support local shopkeepers and assist in reopening businesses and markets. Shopkeepers are being asked to resume their operations immediately.
Protests continue in various regions, including Gwadar, Quetta, Panjgur, Nushki, Karachi, and Turbat. The communiqué confirms that in these areas, there will be no additional shutter-down or wheel-jam strikes, only ongoing sit-ins.
Furthermore, the BYC has instructed to closely monitor the activities of Army intelligence officials who are infiltrating protests disguised as ordinary citizens to incite violence. The BYC has been advised to maintain a public-friendly approach during protests and sit-ins, ensuring that these events remain peaceful and do not cause undue inconvenience.
The statement concludes by reaffirming that the central sit-in organized by the BYC will continue in Gwadar, and any negotiations will be held exclusively at this location.