Horror stories are emerging from Balochistan due to severe violence in recent days, with the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) causing significant losses to the Pakistan establishment. The ‘kill and dump’ policy, previously used by the Pakistan Army and ISI, is raising concerns once again. This policy aims to silence dissenting voices supporting Balochistan against the establishment.
The security forces, after facing substantial losses to the BLA, are expected to retreat slightly, seeking respite. However, during this retreat, the ‘kill and dump’ operations are likely to intensify, causing fear among the Baloch people. Both the United States and China are pressuring Pakistan, with the US engaging in a minerals deal that involves Balochistan and China facing risks to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
Balochistan’s people feel that the region’s mineral wealth primarily benefits the elite and foreigners, highlighting Pakistan’s economic reliance on deals with China and the US. Despite the economic importance of these partnerships, Pakistan’s reluctance to address Baloch voices and the ongoing extrajudicial killings by the Frontier Corps exacerbate tensions. The Frontier Corps, struggling to counter BLA offensives, is reportedly resorting to targeting innocent civilians, including women and children.
The Baloch people’s unwavering support for the BLA complicates security operations, acting as a shield against security forces. This support hampers intelligence gathering, leading to heightened fears of an unprecedented genocide in Balochistan. The Frontier Corps has allegedly been instructed to target a large number of individuals, regardless of age, intensifying concerns of widespread human rights violations.
