On the call of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee, Panjgur observed a complete shutter-down strike for the third consecutive day. Shops, business centers, and financial institutions remained closed as part of the ongoing protest movement.
A protest rally was held on Friday, which made its way to the Deputy Commissioner’s office via various highways. At the office, protest leaders presented their demands and engaged in negotiations with the Deputy Commissioner.
The unrest follows a recent crackdown by authorities on a peaceful assembly, which has sparked widespread demonstrations across Pak-occupied-Balochistan. The situation has escalated, leading to the closure of several key highways and cities, including the provincial capital, Quetta. Demonstrators have blocked railway tracks and major routes connecting POB with neighboring regions.
Police and paramilitary forces, including the Frontier Corps, has arrested dozens of individuals and using excessive force during the Gwadar Baloch Raaji Muchi rally. This has resulted in multiple injuries and heightened tensions.
Protesters have demanded an end to the use of force against peaceful gatherings and the release of detained activists. They have also called for the reopening of blocked routes and the restoration of internet and mobile services, which have been suspended in the region for several days.