Human rights group Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has strongly criticized the curfew imposed by Pakistani forces in the Mashkai region of Balochistan’s Awaran district. The BYC alleges that this curfew is part of a broader effort to disrupt public life, causing significant hardships for the residents. The restrictions have severely impacted daily routines, limiting people’s movements and even preventing them from buying sacrificial animals during Eid.
The BYC has labeled the denial of basic facilities like health and education as a serious violation of human rights, describing it as a form of state oppression. The closure of schools has affected students’ education, while patients in hospitals are facing difficulties due to harassment by the forces. The BYC has urged international human rights organizations to intervene and protect the fundamental rights of the public in Mashkai and other areas of Balochistan.
According to reports from The Balochistan Post, the prolonged curfew in Mashkai has resulted in shortages of food and essential goods, further exacerbating the situation. Similar restrictions and lockdown measures in other parts of Balochistan, such as Noshki and Zehri, have also raised concerns among residents. The BYC recently criticized the curfew in the Zehri region of the Khuzdar district, denouncing it as an excessive use of state power that is negatively impacting civilians’ lives.
The BYC has expressed worries about the treatment of civilians under the stringent restrictions, emphasizing the adverse effects on their social and economic well-being. In Zehri, Khuzdar, new curfew measures have been imposed, limiting market hours and restricting the use of vehicles. The local population continues to face increasing constraints and suppression by Pakistani forces, leading to a deteriorating situation in the region.
