Baloch National Gathering Faces Violence and Abductions by Pakistani Forces
Participants of the Baloch National Gathering in Pakistan have accused security forces of abduction and violence. The forces allegedly blocked roads, fired at participants, and took people to unknown locations.
In a video posted by the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), a participant stated, “The participants of Baloch National Gathering reached Kund Malir last night. After this, the Army FC blocked roads and they are not letting our people go at all. The people sitting there are hungry and thirsty since last night. They don’t even have water.”
The BYC reported that despite these actions, the gathering has been successful. They stated, “Pakistani Security forces have abducted many participants of the caravan. Once again, BYC clarify to the state that our Baloch Raaji Muchi has been successful even before it started, and your brutality and oppression cannot do anything to the ideology of the Baloch people. They will die but never stay silent.”
A shutterdown strike was observed in several areas of Balochistan, including Khuzdar, Kalat, Mangchar, Nushki, Dalbandin, Mastung, and Kharan, in protest against state oppression and brutality. The BYC said, “This is a people’s struggle against Baloch genocide, which has all the support and support of the Baloch people. The state cannot stop this struggle either by using force and violence or by false propaganda and narrative.”
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) expressed concerns over the violence and intimidation by state authorities. They stated, “HRCP is gravely concerned by the situation unfolding in Balochistan, particularly in Gwadar, Mastung and Turbat, as Baloch citizens continue attempting to gather for the planned Baloch Rajai Muchi. We have received reports of violence against protestors, resulting in injuries, and alleged attempts by state authorities to intimidate leaders of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee into calling off the gathering, including through arrests and enforced disappearances.”
Doubts Revealed
Baloch National Gathering -: This is a meeting or event where people from the Baloch community come together to discuss their issues and rights.
Abductions -: This means taking people away by force, often to unknown places, without their consent.
Pakistani Forces -: These are the military and security personnel of Pakistan who are responsible for maintaining law and order.
Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) -: This is a group that works to unite and support the Baloch people in their struggles and rights.
Shutterdown strike -: This is a form of protest where shops and businesses close down to show their disagreement or demand something.
Balochistan -: This is a province in Pakistan where many Baloch people live.
Human Rights Commission of Pakistan -: This is an organization that works to protect and promote human rights in Pakistan.
Intimidation -: This means making people feel scared or threatened to stop them from doing something.