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In Quetta’s Red Zone, a protest demanding the safe return of Zaheer Ahmad, a missing person, turned violent when security forces intervened with force, injuring several people and arresting many others. The Baloch Yakjehti Committee, family members, and leaders held a press conference, expressing their anguish and determination to continue their peaceful protests.
The committee condemned the authorities’ brutal response to their demands, citing tear gas, baton charges, and gunfire used against peaceful protesters, including women and children. They criticized Interior Minister Zia Langove for his dismissive press conference, which they saw as an attempt to mislead the public and undermine their concerns.
MNA Mahmood Khan Achakzai and Dr. Naseem Baloch, Chairman of the Baloch National Movement, also spoke out against the violence, urging the government to address the issue politically and warning that the use of force would only escalate tensions and deepen mistrust between the people and the state.
The Baloch Students Organization-Azad condemned the security forces’ attack on the protesters, describing it as an attempt to silence the growing political consciousness among the Baloch people. They urged human rights groups to take note of the state’s oppressive tactics and called on all Baloch to stand united against these injustices and seek justice through collective resistance.
The committee reiterated their commitment to peaceful protests, vowing to continue their sit-in until their demands are met, including the release of all detainees and the return of confiscated items. They also announced plans for further protests and public gatherings to continue their struggle for justice and accountability.
