Pakistani security forces have entered Nushki in Balochistan with tanks and armored vehicles to enhance security following recent clashes with Baloch rebels. A curfew has been imposed in the town, with residents instructed to stay indoors and shops closed. The security forces reportedly demolished the home of Bashir Zeb Baloch, identified as the leader of the Baloch Liberation Army, in Nushki amid ongoing operations.
The demolition occurred in the Ahmed Wal area, where Pakistani forces used explosives to destroy Bashir Zeb Baloch’s house as part of broader security operations in Nushki. These actions come after the Baloch Liberation Army launched the second phase of ‘Operation Herof’ on January 31, claiming control of Nushki and other areas for six days before ending the operation.
Mir Yar Baloch, a prominent Baloch human rights defender, accused Pakistani occupying forces of launching attacks using tanks, drones, air strikes, and heavy artillery against Baloch civilians in Nushki. He condemned these acts of terror and collective punishment, emphasizing the Baloch people’s rejection of Pakistan’s occupation and their resilience against such tactics.
Referring to historical events, Mir Yar Baloch alleged that Pakistani forces are resorting to similar brutal tactics in Balochistan as seen during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. He criticized the use of drone strikes, air bombardment, and tank shelling on Baloch civilians, asserting that the occupation will fail and liberation is inevitable despite the military actions.
