Pakistani Forces Crack Down on Baloch National Gathering in Gwadar
Pakistani forces have intensified their crackdown on organizers and volunteers preparing for the ‘Baloch Raaji Muchi’ (Baloch National Gathering) set for July 28 in Gwadar, Pakistan. Several individuals were detained in the Mangochar tehsil of Kalat district during raids ordered by the Deputy Commissioner of Kalat. Those arrested include Amanullah Longove, Abdul Ahad Longove, and Abrar Ahmed Longove, who have been moved to the local police station. Additional arrests in Kalat have been reported, though they are not yet confirmed.
In Quetta’s Mangochar tehsil of the Lore Karez area, Shoaib Jatak, Mubarak Jatak, and Usama Jatak were detained and taken to a police station. Another individual, a driver named Sattar Qambarani, was also arrested, but his current location is reportedly unknown. Furthermore, two individuals, Hafiz Aslam and Amir Rodeni, were detained from their home in Lore Karez on Thursday night and are currently missing.
Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti and the Balochistan police had previously declared their intent to use strong measures to disrupt the ‘Baloch Raaji Muchi’ movement. This has resulted in numerous detentions, road blockages, and disruptions to convoys heading to the event. The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) condemned the state’s actions against peaceful participants and warned that the government would be held responsible for any harm. They called for the immediate release of their detained members.
Despite these attempts to hinder the movement, mobilization efforts for the gathering are ongoing. In a recent update, the BYC highlighted the unwavering determination of the Baloch people to participate in the event, with large numbers departing from Nushki and Chagi district towards Gwadar. The Baloch issue in Pakistan is marked by a series of human rights violations that include enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, torture, arbitrary detentions, and suppression of free speech.
Doubts Revealed
Pakistani Forces -: These are the military and police forces of Pakistan, a country that is India’s neighbor.
Baloch National Gathering -: This is a meeting or event organized by people from the Baloch community, who live in a region called Balochistan.
Gwadar -: Gwadar is a port city in the Balochistan region of Pakistan.
Baloch Raaji Muchi -: This is the name of the event or gathering organized by the Baloch community.
Amanullah Longove -: He is one of the people who were detained by Pakistani forces.
Abdul Ahad Longove -: He is another person who was detained by Pakistani forces.
Abrar Ahmed Longove -: He is also one of the people who were detained by Pakistani forces.
Kalat -: Kalat is a city in the Balochistan region of Pakistan.
Quetta -: Quetta is the capital city of the Balochistan region in Pakistan.
Baloch Yakjehti Committee -: This is a group that supports the Baloch community and their rights.
mobilization efforts -: These are actions taken to gather and organize people for the event.
