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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
NDTV
05-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Pakistan: Balochistan Continues To See Enforced Disappearances Across Cities
Balochistan: Balochistan continues to record cases of enforced disappearances with the latest being of a juvenile boy and an adult, as reported by the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) in a post on X. As per BYC, a 16 years old student, Sameer Sudheer was abducted on May 1 from Pasni while an adult by the name Hammal Ali, aged 25 years who worked as a barber was abducted from Nasirabad in April. Name: Sameer Sudheer Father Name: Sudheer Age: 16 Years R/o: Ward No 1, Pasni Profession: Student Date of Abduction: 01 May 2025 Time of abduction: At evening Place of abduction: Zero Point, Pasni Abductors: MI Name: Hammal Ali Father Name: Muhammad Hasil Age: 25 years R/o:… — Baloch Yakjehti Committee (@BalochYakjehtiC) May 4, 2025 Earlier, the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) had strongly condemned what it describes as Pakistan's ongoing "kill-and-dump" policy targeting Baloch civilians. Taking to the social media platform X, BYC stated, "The extrajudicial killings of enforcedly disappeared persons continue unabated in Balochistan. The persistent 'kill-and-dump' policy carried out by Pakistan's military and intelligence agencies remains a grave human rights concern. Individuals are forcibly disappeared, held incommunicado, and later executed in staged encounters that authorities falsely portray as legitimate military operations." Extrajudicial Killings of Enforcedly Disappeared Persons Continue in Balochistan The extrajudicial killings of enforcedly disappeared persons continue unabated in Balochistan. The persistent 'kill-and-dump' policy carried out by Pakistan's military and intelligence agencies… — Baloch Yakjehti Committee (@BalochYakjehtiC) May 3, 2025 Highlighting recent incidents, BYC reported that seven previously disappeared individuals were extrajudicially killed by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) and paramilitary forces in Sanjawi, Ziarat. BYC said, "One of the most disturbing recent incidents occurred in the Sanjawi area of Ziarat district. Seven individuals, who had previously disappeared, were extrajudicially killed. However, independent investigations and reports from human rights organisations confirm that all were victims of enforced disappearance, with their abductions documented by their families and advocacy groups."The committee highlighted that in 2025 alone, Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP) has documented over twenty cases of such killings involving individuals previously in state custody. BYC stated, "Pakistani forces consistently attempt to justify these killings by falsely linking the victims to banned terrorist organisations. However, family members and independent observers have provided substantial evidence proving that many of these individuals were already in state custody before being killed." BYC further warned, "The situation in Balochistan is dire. The Pakistani military is systematically targeting innocent Baloch civilians--many of whom have already suffered months in illegal detention. The atrocities being committed in Balochistan constitute a deliberate campaign of ethnic cleansing and a premeditated genocide under the state's ongoing 'Kill and Dump' policy." The committee appealed to the international community and human rights bodies to urgently intervene and address the escalating crisis.
