International Desk: Fresh allegations from Baloch nationalist circles have intensified scrutiny of Pakistan’s security operations in Balochistan, with activists claiming that Islamabad is struggling to maintain control in parts of the restive province amid an escalating insurgency.
According to statements shared by Baloch activist Mir Yar Baloch and remarks attributed to Supreme Court advocate Sajid Tareen during a press conference on June 3, security forces launched a major operation in Zehri town of Khuzdar district, reportedly deploying helicopters, tanks and armored vehicles. The activists alleged that hundreds of local residents were detained and that educational institutions were being used as temporary detention facilities during the operation.
The claims further stated that two local Baloch figures, identified as Umair Sumalani and Mir Khalil Mosyani, were killed during the crackdown, while several others were allegedly taken to undisclosed locations. Independent verification of the allegations was not immediately available.
Baloch nationalist groups have accused Pakistan’s military and intelligence agencies of carrying out widespread arrests and suppressing pro-independence voices across the province. They also renewed calls for international attention to alleged human rights violations and demanded recognition of Balochistan’s right to self-determination.
Balochistan, Pakistan’s largest province by area and rich in natural resources, has witnessed decades of insurgency, separatist movements and counterinsurgency operations. Pakistani authorities have consistently maintained that security actions in the region are aimed at combating militancy and ensuring stability.
The latest claims emerge amid continuing tensions in the province, where separatist groups and security forces remain locked in a prolonged conflict over governance, resources and political representation.
