Thousands of residents took to the streets of Turbat on Thursday to protest against the ongoing Pak Army crackdown on Baloch activists. The demonstration saw a significant participation from women, who led chants condemning the Pakistan forces’ actions.
The protest comes amid a continued internet blackout in Turbat, which has been in effect for the past three years. Thursday’s rally was a powerful display of defiance against Army’s brutality and violence against participants of the Baloch Raaji Muchi movement across Pak-occupied-Balochistan.
Organized by the Baloch Yakjehti Committee Kech, the protest is aimed at highlighting the severe repression faced by the Baloch National Gathering and the brutal killings and torture of peaceful participants.
The statement from the organizing committee read: “The people of Kech are witnessing one of the deadliest attacks on the Baloch National Gathering. Peaceful protesters have been murdered for merely participating and advocating for our rights. Their bodies stand as stark reminders of the brutal oppression we endure.”
The committee called for collective resistance against the oppression, urging the public to join the protest in Turbat and amplify their voices for justice. “Now is the time to resist the oppressor and prevent further atrocities. Stand with us in Turbat to fight for justice and let our voices be heard,” the statement concluded.