Pak security forces have reportedly opened fire on a peaceful protest rally in Nushki, resulting in critical injuries and several casualties. The incident occurred during a demonstration organized by the Baloch Yakjehti Committee, which was protesting against recent violence and the killing of a young man on the N40 Station Qalam Chowk.
Frontier Corps (FC) personnel targeted the protestors, who were staging a dharna in large numbers. The violence led to the death of Hamdan Baloch, who was fatally struck by gunfire. Two other protesters sustained serious injuries in the attack. In response to the unrest, occupied-authorities have shut down the entire network in Nushki.
The brutal action by the Pak forces is a gross violation of the right to peaceful assembly. The BYC has vowed to continue their resistance despite the repression. They assert that the Army’s oppressive tactics will not silence their demands for justice and rights.
Over the past six days, similar crackdowns have been reported across Pak-occupied-Balochistan, from Gwadar to Talar, Mastung, and Chagai Hub, where Pak forces have been firing on peaceful Baloch protesters. The committee says that the Paki establishment’s historical strategy of using force to suppress Baloch voices is fundamentally flawed.
The protest movement, fueled by the bloodshed of Baloch youth, remains steadfast in its resolve. The BYC continues to call for an end to the Pak Army’s oppressive measures and vows to escalate public resistance in the face of ongoing brutality.
