NEW DELHI — A senior representative of the self-declared Republic of Balochistan has formally appealed to India’s Lok Sabha to hold a parliamentary debate on what he describes as an escalating humanitarian and political crisis in the region. The letter, addressed to Speaker Om Birla and shared publicly on social media, alleges widespread abuses by Pakistani security forces and calls for greater international scrutiny.
Writing “on behalf of 60 million people of the Republic of Balochistan,” Mir Yar Baloch urged India’s Parliament to examine the situation during its December 2025 session. He claimed that Pakistani ministers themselves have acknowledged deteriorating security conditions in the province, asserting that they “cannot travel across Balochistan by road or rail.”
The letter reiterates long-standing separatist claims that Balochistan was an independent entity in 1947 and was forcibly annexed by Pakistan in 1948 — assertions Pakistan has historically rejected. Baloch alleged that Islamabad’s rule has relied on military coercion, calling it “an illegal occupation imposed at gunpoint.”
Citing enforced disappearances, aerial strikes, mass graves and the displacement of civilians, the letter accuses Pakistan of committing “grave human rights violations” and “war crimes.” Independent verification of many such claims has often been difficult due to restricted access to conflict zones.
Mir Yar Baloch said Baloch diplomatic missions are compiling documentation of alleged abuses against Baloch, Pashtun, Sindhi, Hindu and other communities. He offered to cooperate with Indian authorities and international experts, including on investigations into alleged chemical weapons use — a claim Pakistan has previously denied.
The letter also appeals for a possible parliamentary resolution and envisions long-term trilateral cooperation among Balochistan, India and Afghanistan on security and development.
Pakistan has consistently denied accusations of systemic abuses in Balochistan, framing its military actions as counterterrorism operations against separatist groups.
The Indian government has not yet issued a response to the request.
