The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) in a post on X expressed grave concerns and condemnation over such acts of violence allegedly inflicted by the Pakistani defence forces
The Baloch Yakhjeti Committee which called for the protest march claimed that several of its cadre are critical after security forces fired at their convoy.
A blame game ensued after the injured accused the security forces of opening fire at them. Kalat Deputy Commissioner Shayak Baloch said in a press note that the BYC convoy attacked a Levies checkpoint near Matsung
Pakistani security forces have escalated their crackdown to suppress organizers and volunteers ahead of the 'Baloch Raaji Muchi' (Baloch National Gathering), scheduled for July 28 in Gwadar. The heightened crackdown has sparked outrage and calls for resistance from Baloch activists.
The district administration also placed containers for an indefinite period on the roads entering and leaving the city of Quetta, including Maghrib Bypass, Hazar Ganji, Lakpass and Sibi Road.
Pakistani forces have reportedly abducted an elderly Baloch activist, Rehmatullah Baloch, after his involvement in a protest organised by the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) in Quetta.
Demanding a safe return of forcibly abducted Zaheer Ahmed Baloch in Quetta, the main highway linking Quetta to Karachi (N-25) has been obstructed near the Sona Khan area by the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC).
The response of Pakistan police's Baton charge over the peaceful protests demanding the safe return of forcibly abducted Zaheer Ahmed Baloch in Quetta on Thursday has resulted in a wave of criticism from across the country.