In Dalbandin, Pakistan-occupied-Balochistan, clashes between protesters and security forces have intensified over the past four days. Citizens staged a protest rally and sit-in to denounce recent attacks on participants of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee’s Gwadar rally and convoys. The demonstration turned violent when Pak Army opened fire on the crowd, resulting in injuries to three individuals.
The protesters, who were demanding justice for the Baloch National Gathering participants, retaliated against the armed security forces. In response to the demonstrators’ resistance, the security personnel were forced to retreat, fleeing in the face of the overwhelming response from the crowd.
The ongoing unrest in Dalbandin has seen continuous occupied-state repression, with security forces using coercion and force to suppress dissent. Thursday’s confrontation marks the fourth consecutive day of brutal crackdown on protesters demanding justice for those affected by the Baloch National Gathering.
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee had organized the Raaji Muchi event on July 28 to protest against genocide and human rights violations committed against the Baloch people. The use of live ammunition by Pak Army against peaceful demonstrators underscores the severe repression faced by the protestors.