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NDTV
25-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
"Kill And Dump": Baloch Journalist Killed In Front Of Family In Pakistan
Islamabad: A journalist in Pakistan's Balochistan province was allegedly killed when he resisted an abduction attempt by unidentified gunmen on Saturday. The journalist, Abdul Latif, who belonged to the Baloch community, was shot dead in front of his wife and children, the Baloch Yakjehti Committee said in a statement. Latif had worked with publications like Daily Intikhab and Aaj News, and was known for his fearless reporting on human rights violations and resistance in the war-torn province. A senior police official said that the journalist was shot dead when the gunmen entered his house and tried to kidnap him. "When he resisted, he was shot dead, killing him on the spot," Deputy Superintendent of Police, Daniyal Kakar, said. The assailants managed to escape, and no arrests have been made so far. An investigation into the killing is underway, police said. Incidentally, Latif's eldest son, Saif Baloch, and seven other family members were also kidnapped a few months ago and were later found dead. "This is not just a tragedy for one family--it is an act of terror meant to silence an entire people," said the Baloch Yakjehti Committee in a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter). "We call on the United Nations, international media, and press freedom organisations to break their silence and confront these crimes against humanity." Journalist organisations, including the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), have also condemned Latif's killing. The incident is being seen as part of Pakistan's alleged 'kill and dump' campaign targeting journalists, activists and intellectuals in the troubled province. Shalee Baloch, organiser of the Baloch Women Forum, posted on X, "The egregious killing of journalist Abdul Latif in Mashkay, Awaran district starkly highlights the ongoing human rights abuses in Balochistan, necessitating immediate accountability and transparency. This incident exemplifies the systemic violence perpetrated by state officials against the Baloch people, characterised by enforced disappearances, torture, and extrajudicial killings." She urged the international community to acknowledge the severity of the human rights situation and pressure Pakistan to ensure accountability. "The persistent silence surrounding the Baloch genocide is untenable, and prompt action is essential to prevent further bloodshed. Justice must, once and for all, prevail," she added.
News18
24-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
Pakistan Army-Linked Militants Kill Baloch Journalist In Front Of His Wife, Kids: Report
Last Updated: Abdul Latif, known for documenting disappearances and military abuses in Balochistan, was shot dead in Awaran. A journalist belonging to the Baloch community was shot dead in the early hours of Saturday in conflict-ridden Awaran district of Pakistan's Balochistan province. The journalist named Abdul Latif, who worked with Daily Intikhab and Aaj News, was a known and respected voice among the people of Balochistan and revered for his work. The Baloch Yakjehti Committee said in a statement that Latif was killed before his wife and children. Baloch local news media outlets and Baloch rights groups said that the attackers were part of a Pakistan Army-linked militia operating in the region. They also said that Latif earned the ire of the state because of his reporting and documentation of disappearances, military excesses and civil resistance in Balochistan. Pakistan's security forces are battling a growing insurgency in Balochistan, an impoverished province that borders Afghanistan and Iran. Rights groups say the protests and demands for better life has been countered with a severe crackdown that has swept up innocent people. advetisement A dozen UN experts called on Pakistan last month to immediately release Baloch rights advocates, including Mahrang Baloch and to end the repression of their peaceful protests. For two decades, members of the Baloch minority have denounced extrajudicial killings, forced disappearances and arbitrary arrests in Balochistan — Pakistan's most resource-rich province, where 70 percent of inhabitants are poor. Pakistani authorities say the accusations are unfounded. Insurgents in Balochistan accuse outsiders of plundering the province's natural resources and launched a dramatic train siege in March, during which officials said about 60 people were killed. Latif's killing is being seen as part of Pakistan's alleged 'kill and dump' campaign targeting journalists, activists and intellectuals in the troubled province. The tragedy follows a personal loss earlier this year. In February 2025, four of Latif's relatives—including his son Saif Baloch—were reportedly abducted and killed. Their deaths remain unacknowledged by authorities and have not been formally investigated, fuelling concerns that entire families are being systematically targeted. Rights groups and members of the Baloch diaspora have condemned the murder, urging international intervention. The Baloch Yakjehti Committee called on the United Nations and global media watchdogs to take notice and hold Pakistan accountable, describing the killings as 'crimes against humanity." Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published:
