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Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Baloch man's disfigured body found in Awaran after abduction, sparks outrage
Darman Baloch, son of Rahim Bakhsh, was forcibly disappeared by Frontier Corps (FC) personnel in Awaran district on May 27, 2025. He was summoned to an FC camp, detained briefly, and then abducted. On the night of May 30, his mutilated body was discovered in the Kohro area of Awaran district. Darman Baloch was the primary breadwinner for his family. He was killed by personnel of the Frontier Corps in Jaho, Awaran. This case adds to the growing pattern of "kill and dump" operations in Balochistan, where individuals are forcibly disappeared and later found dumped under violent circumstances. The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) condemned the killing, stating, "Darman Baloch, son of Rahim Bakhsh, was forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces. His mutilated body was found in the Kohro area of Awaran district. This is part of the ongoing 'kill and dump' operations targeting Baloch civilians." Also Read: What is Baloch Liberation Army's message to India after striking 51 locations in Pakistan? The BYC has been actively organising protests to raise awareness about the increasing extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances in Balochistan. They have called for international intervention and held the perpetrators accountable. Human rights organisations have repeatedly raised concerns over what they describe as an escalating pattern of "state-led violence" in Balochistan, where enforced disappearances have become a daily occurrence. Baloch advocacy groups, including the BYC, Paank, and the Baloch Women Forum (BWF), have urged the United Nations, international human rights organisations, and global civil society to take urgent notice of the situation. Also Read: India rejects Pakistan's allegations about bomb attack in Balochistan They have called on the international community to pressure Pakistani authorities to end the practice of enforced disappearances and to launch independent, transparent investigations into the incidents. The killing of Darman Baloch highlights the ongoing human rights violations in Balochistan and the urgent need for international attention and action. Earlier in the day, Paank, the human rights wing of the Baloch National Movement (BNM), strongly condemned the latest wave of extrajudicial killings in Balochistan, holding the Pakistani military establishment responsible for what it termed 'a campaign of state-sponsored terror.'
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Kill and dump': Baloch journalist gunned down in front of family in Pakistan
Picture source: The Balochistan point Abdul Latif Baloch, a well-known journalist in Pakistan's Balochistan province, was shot dead inside his home in Mashkay, in the wee hours of Saturday. The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), a local rights group, confirmed that he was shot by state-backed armed groups at around 3 am, in front of his wife and children, reported news agency ANI. Latif was respected for his fearless coverage of human rights abuses and military operations in Balochistan. His work focused on enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and the struggle of ordinary Baloch citizens. His death underlines the extreme risk faced by reporters in Pakistan. This incident comes just months after his son, Saif Baloch, and seven other family members were reportedly abducted by security forces and later found dead. Activists describe these patterns of violence as part of Pakistan's 'kill and dump' policy, used to silence dissent and suppress the Baloch identity. Shalee Baloch of the Baloch Women Forum described the killing as part of 'systemic violence' against the Baloch people. She urged international organisations and media to intervene, saying silence from the global community is enabling further bloodshed. Human rights groups and press freedom organisations have condemned the assassination and are calling for urgent international pressure on Pakistan with regard to Balochistan. The region has been the site of persistent and grave human rights violations, including enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and the suppression of dissenting voices.
Economic Times
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
Renowned Baloch car racer Tariq Baloch becomes latest victim of Pakistan's ‘kill and dump' tactic in troubled Balochistan
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has condemned the killing of car racer Tariq Baloch, alleging it exemplifies Pakistan's 'kill and dump' policy in Balochistan. Baloch activists blame the Pakistani state for the murder, while the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claims responsibility for numerous attacks and demands international recognition of Pakistan as a terrorist state. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has strongly condemned the killing of popular car racer Tariq Baloch , calling it another example of Pakistan's ongoing 'kill and dump' policy of violence in Baloch istan. The group said his murder is part of a broader pattern of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings used to silence Baloch voices. Tariq Baloch, son of well-known racer Ibraheem Kalamati from Jiwani in Gwadar district, was reportedly abducted by Pakistan's law enforcement agencies on the night of 11 May. Just hours later, his body was found dumped in Palliri, near Jewani, on the morning of 12 was admired across Pakistan and Iran for his racing talent. "His death shows that in Balochistan, even being a public figure or a sportsman doesn't protect you," said the BYC in a was not the first time Tariq had been targeted. In February, both Tariq and his brother Salman were allegedly picked up by Pakistan's Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD). They were released due to a lack of evidence.'This time, however, Tariq did not return alive,' the BYC said. The group criticised the 'kill and dump' tactic that has become common in the region, affecting not only activists but also students, teachers, workers and public figures. Baloch activists around the world have blamed the Pakistani state for Tariq's murder. During a rally in Quetta, Baloch leader Mahrang Baloch said, 'For every Baloch you murder, many more will rise. Our future generations will continue this resistance.'The Pakistani government has not responded to these accusations or shown any sign of addressing Baloch concerns. This has led to growing anger and political distance among the same time, the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) released a statement titled 'A New Order Has Become Inevitable in the Region'. The BLA claimed that Pakistan is a global hub of terrorism and said the world must recognise it as a 'terrorist state.'According to the BLA, Pakistan's military and intelligence services support deadly terror groups like LeT, JeM and ISIS. The group also criticised Pakistan's nuclear status, calling it dangerous for global BLA said that without any outside help, they have managed to weaken a nuclear power through armed struggle. Under Operation Herof, the BLA claimed responsibility for 71 attacks across 51 locations, including areas like Quetta, Kech, Panjgur, and Nushki. These attacks reportedly targeted military bases, police stations, transport vehicles and Baloch, a spokesperson for the group, said: 'There can be no peace until Pakistan is removed. We will continue our fight for a free and peaceful Balochistan.'The BLA has asked the international community to stop ignoring Balochistan's struggle and take action before the region sees more bloodshed and from agencies
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Renowned Baloch car racer Tariq Baloch becomes latest victim of Pakistan's ‘kill and dump' tactic in troubled Balochistan
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has strongly condemned the killing of popular car racer Tariq Baloch , calling it another example of Pakistan's ongoing 'kill and dump' policy of violence in Balochistan. The group said his murder is part of a broader pattern of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings used to silence Baloch voices. Tariq Baloch, son of well-known racer Ibraheem Kalamati from Jiwani in Gwadar district, was reportedly abducted by Pakistan's law enforcement agencies on the night of 11 May. Just hours later, his body was found dumped in Palliri, near Jewani, on the morning of 12 May. — BalochYakjehtiC (@BalochYakjehtiC) Continue to video 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by Tariq was admired across Pakistan and Iran for his racing talent. "His death shows that in Balochistan, even being a public figure or a sportsman doesn't protect you," said the BYC in a statement. This was not the first time Tariq had been targeted. In February, both Tariq and his brother Salman were allegedly picked up by Pakistan's Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD). They were released due to a lack of evidence. Live Events 'This time, however, Tariq did not return alive,' the BYC said. The group criticised the 'kill and dump' tactic that has become common in the region, affecting not only activists but also students, teachers, workers and public figures. Baloch activists around the world have blamed the Pakistani state for Tariq's murder. During a rally in Quetta, Baloch leader Mahrang Baloch said, 'For every Baloch you murder, many more will rise. Our future generations will continue this resistance.' The Pakistani government has not responded to these accusations or shown any sign of addressing Baloch concerns. This has led to growing anger and political distance among Balochs. At the same time, the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) released a statement titled 'A New Order Has Become Inevitable in the Region'. The BLA claimed that Pakistan is a global hub of terrorism and said the world must recognise it as a 'terrorist state.' According to the BLA, Pakistan's military and intelligence services support deadly terror groups like LeT, JeM and ISIS. The group also criticised Pakistan's nuclear status, calling it dangerous for global peace. The BLA said that without any outside help, they have managed to weaken a nuclear power through armed struggle. Under Operation Herof, the BLA claimed responsibility for 71 attacks across 51 locations, including areas like Quetta, Kech, Panjgur, and Nushki. These attacks reportedly targeted military bases, police stations, transport vehicles and highways. Jeeyand Baloch, a spokesperson for the group, said: 'There can be no peace until Pakistan is removed. We will continue our fight for a free and peaceful Balochistan.' The BLA has asked the international community to stop ignoring Balochistan's struggle and take action before the region sees more bloodshed and instability. Inputs from agencies
Business Recorder
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Drawing a line between advocacy and violence
EDITORIAL: Functioning democracies give space to citizens, especially those belonging to estranged sections of society, so that they may vent their resentment without fear of criminalisation. Nowhere is this more necessary than in our restive Balochistan province, where long-standing grievances arising from denial of political and economic rights have created a deep sense of alienation, further aggravated by the despicable phenomenon of enforced disappearances. For a while, the arrest of women activists of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), a peaceful protest movement led by Dr Mahrang Baloch against this grave human rights violation, has been making a bad situation worse. Last month, the Balochistan National Party (BNP-M) chief Sardar Akhtar Mengal launched a long march from Mastung to Quetta to protest the BYC activists' detention, but was not allowed to go anywhere near the provincial capital. After a 20-day standoff the party quit the march, deciding instead to stage protest rallies all across the province to draw national attention to the 'missing' people. It turned out to be the main issue of concern at a recent event in Islamabad. Several human rights experts and UN Special Rapporteurs while acknowledging 'the serious threat posed by armed groups in Balochistan' warned against conflating legitimate human and minority rights advocacy and public demonstrations with terrorism. They also expressed concern over the detention of BYC leaders and their supporters, as well as alleged actions against their family members and lawyers. That, maintained the rights experts, may amount to reprisals for their interaction with UN mechanisms. Such episodes together with the Baloch people's other genuine grievances play into the hands of insurgents and hostile foreign forces supporting them. But a security-centred approach alone cannot help establish durable peace. As a matter of fact, it's been two decades since the ongoing insurgency (fifth since the country's inception) was triggered by the killing of a moderate Baloch leader, Nawab Akbar Bugti. A major reason the conflict has remained so protracted is that all these years the state has been resorting to the same old method, use of force, to quell trouble, producing the same results: frustration, alienation and anger towards the Centre. Meanwhile, suppression of dissent keeps fuelling unrest rather than resolving any, which underscores the need to draw a clear line between rights advocacy and acts of terrorism. The controversial February 2024 elections also have exacerbated the situation. A policy reset is in order. Criminalising dissent in Balochistan's context only reinforces the sentiments the state seeks to restrain. Restoration of sustainable peace calls for good faith conversations aimed at addressing the causes underlying recurring cycles of insurgency, as well as the now paramount problem of enforced disappearances. That should be achievable if those who can get things right, i.e., genuine representatives of the Baloch people, are given a free hand to resolve all outstanding issues of conflict. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
