Residents of Tehsil Hoshab Tajiban in Pak-occupied-Balochistan’s Kech district have launched a protest against the persistent violence, home invasions and surveillance conducted by Pak Army.
In response to ongoing oppression, locals blocked the M8 highway in Tajiban, voicing their frustration over the presence of Frontier Corps (FC) checkpoints within residential areas. They also criticized the intrusion of forces into their homes and the continuous surveillance by drones.
Protesters said that Pak forces frequently enter homes without justification for searches and detain individuals for questioning, subjecting them to torture at FC camps. This disturbing practice has become routine.
The road blockade and ensuing protest have led to significant traffic congestion, with long lines of vehicles forming on both sides of the highway.
Residents of Hoshab have demanded that FC authorities relocate their camps away from residential areas and halt the harassment of local communities.
This protest follows ongoing opposition from Hoshab and Kech district residents against the establishment of FC camps within their neighborhoods. They have previously complained about disruptions to their daily lives and damage caused by shells fired from the camps.
The situation escalated recently when a shell fired by the Pak Army struck a residential area in Kolwah, Kech district, killing a five-year-old girl named Sitara, daughter of Bashir. In response, the family and local residents blocked the Awaran-Kech road and staged a demonstration following the girl’s burial.