By Our International Desk
On the first anniversary of the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, a prominent Baloch voice has issued a strongly worded statement condemning Pakistan’s alleged role in the incident and calling for intensified action by India against militant networks.
In a message attributed to Mir Yar Baloch, the people of Balochistan paid tribute to the 26 tourists killed in the attack, describing it as a “tragic and inhumane act of terrorism”. The statement expressed solidarity with the victims’ families, drawing parallels between their suffering and what it characterised as decades of violence and repression in Balochistan.
The message alleged that Pakistan’s military conducts extensive operations in the region, claiming thousands of actions annually, and accused security forces of grave human rights abuses, including enforced disappearances and torture. It further cited historical grievances, including alleged atrocities dating back to the 1970s.
Directly linking Islamabad to the Pahalgam attack, the statement asserted that the operation bore the hallmarks of Pakistan’s military and intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), a claim Pakistan has consistently denied in similar contexts.
The statement also praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for what it described as a “bold response” to cross-border threats, referencing ongoing Indian counter-terror efforts under what it called “Operation Sindoor”.
It warned that militant organisations such as Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed were expanding beyond traditional strongholds, alleging state backing and increased regional reach.
Framing the situation as a critical geopolitical moment, the message urged New Delhi to escalate its efforts, arguing that delays would allow militant infrastructure to grow stronger. It also called for broader international attention to unrest in Balochistan and neighbouring regions, where it claimed public anger against military rule is intensifying.
In a historical comparison, the statement invoked Indira Gandhi and India’s role in the Bangladesh Liberation War, suggesting that a similar intervention could reshape the future of Balochistan.
Pakistan has previously rejected such allegations, maintaining that it is itself a victim of terrorism and denying accusations of systemic abuses in Balochistan.
The statement underscores continuing tensions in South Asia, as competing narratives over militancy, sovereignty and human rights remain deeply contested on the international stage.
