In a tragic turn of events, the Baloch human rights organisation Paank has raised its voice against the brutal killing of Mehraj, a 9th-grade student from Balochistan, allegedly by military-backed death squads. The young boy was shot dead while preparing for his exams in Tump, Gomazi, highlighting the deep-rooted violence faced by his family at the hands of the Pakistani Army. This displacement isn’t an isolated incident; they had previously suffered from military attacks, their home destroyed, and their lives shattered.
On social media, Paank stressed the family’s unfortunate history of persecution and the threats posed to the Baloch people. They urged for an immediate, independent investigation into Mehraj’s extrajudicial killing, echoing the sorrow and anger felt across the region. The continued violence against innocent families like Mehraj’s must come to an end, emphasising the broader calls for justice and accountability in Balochistan.
Compounding the tragedy, the Baloch Yakjehti Committee reported a rise in enforced disappearances and the unlawful detention of Baloch citizens under the pretext of security. Gwadar, a coastal city in Balochistan, has experienced a spate of sixteen disappearances due to the actions of the Frontier Corps. Balochistan is caught in a turbulent cycle of state repression, economic neglect, and continuous human rights violations, leaving its people in despair.
Mahrang Baloch of BYC reflected on the perilous situation in Balochistan, particularly highlighting the recent abduction of Asma Baloch. The ongoing crisis underscores the pressing need for international attention and advocacy for the safety and rights of the Baloch people, who daily face oppression with little recourse. The cries for justice ring louder than ever, demanding sustainable solutions to their plight.
Paank condemns the killing of 9th-grade student Mehraj by military-backed death squads in Balochistan. His family has a history of persecution by the Pakistani Army. The Baloch Yakjehti Committee notes a rise in forced disappearances, with Gwadar reporting sixteen cases. Balochistan remains critically affected by state repression and human rights violations, demanding immediate international attention.
The heartbreaking incident of Mehraj’s killing amplifies the urgent call for justice in Balochistan. With ongoing military aggression and a climate of fear marked by abductions and disappearances, the Baloch people’s struggles continue to be overlooked. Calls for accountability and independent investigations are critical to addressing these grave human rights violations, shining a light on the darkest corners of Balochistan’s narrative. Ultimately, it is a call to end systemic oppression and ensure peace for its people.
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