Islamabad administration tight against the Baloch protesters; fear of crackdowns
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On Tuesday, in front of the Islamabad Press Club, Baloch protesters advocating against Baloch genocide and forced disappearances clashed with the police, engaging in heated exchanges over the essential items, including blankets.
Numerous videos circulating on social media depict the authorities halting a vehicle filled with necessary supplies intended for the protesters. In one video, police officers are seen sternly preventing the protesters from obtaining the blankets.
Leaders of the Baloch Yakjahti Committee claim that the Islamabad administration is subjecting them to various forms of harassment, disrupting their food supply. Late into the night, Munizae Jahangir, along with colleagues, arrived at the camp in a show of solidarity.
Jahangir condemned the mistreatment of protesters by the authorities, stating that the Baloch, in collaboration with the solidarity committee, are protesting against the intimidation.
Mahrang Baloch expressed concerns that a crackdown might occur tonight, but the administration’s hopes to deter their peaceful protest remain in vain.
Sami Deen Baloch, General Secretary of Voice for Baloch Missing Persons VBMP, warned of a potential large-scale crackdown, noting the increased movement of forces with fresh troops. Urging people to persist in the fight if something untoward happens, he emphasized the peaceful nature of their struggle.
She also addressed Punjabis, Pakhtuns, Sindhis, Saraikis, Gilgits, and Kashmiris, appealing for support. Despite their peaceful approach, he highlighted the state’s inclination towards violence and urged others to stand with the Baloch, emphasizing a united front against unnecessary force in Pakistan.
