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Pakistani death squads have killed three Baloch civilians in separate incidents across Balochistan. Human rights organizations are calling these killings part of a systematic campaign of repression. The Baloch Voice for Justice describes these actions as clear indicators of ongoing genocide against the Baloch people. International bodies are being urged to intervene and monitor the human rights crisis in the region.

Key Points: Pakistan Army Death Squads Kill 3 Baloch Civilians Rights Body Says

  • Pakistan army-backed death squads killed Mulla Bahram and Izhar Mujeeb in Mand
  • Jalal Baloch was fatally shot same day in Gomazi region
  • Rights groups condemn systematic repression as crimes against humanity
  • International community urged to intervene in Balochistan genocide
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Baloch rights body says 3 extrajudicially killed by Pakistan-backed death squads

Baloch rights group Paank reports extrajudicial killings of civilians by Pakistan-backed death squads in Mand and Gomazi, calling it systematic genocide.

"Incidents of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings are clear indicators of the ongoing genocide of the Baloch people - Baloch Voice for Justice"

Quetta, Sep 8

At least three Baloch civilians were killed by death squads backed by the Pakistan army, which continue to target students, activists, and political opponents throughout Balochistan, according to a leading human rights organisation.

Condemning the extrajudicial killings, Paank, the Baloch National Movement's Human Rights Department, mentioned that Mulla Bahram Baloch and Izhar Mujeeb were shot dead on Saturday morning in the Mand area of Balochistan, while Jalal Baloch was fatally shot the same evening in the Gomazi region.

These attacks were carried out by the Pakistan Army-backed death squads, it added.

"Such acts appear to be part of a broader campaign of enforced disappearances, arbitrary killings, and systematic repression that may amount to crimes against humanity, contributing to the ongoing crisis in Balochistan," the rights body stated.

Paank urged the Pakistani authorities to immediately conduct independent, impartial investigations into these killings, hold those responsible accountable, and ensure the protection of vulnerable communities.

The rights body called on the international community, including the United Nations and human rights organisations, to urgently intervene, monitor the situation, and press for an end to the "systematic genocide and human rights violations" in Balochistan.

Earlier, on Saturday, several human rights organisations strongly condemned the extrajudicial killing of a Baloch teenager, Izhar, by the death squads.

Citing reports, the rights body Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) stated that death squads opened fire on Izhar while he was at his shop. He was rushed to the hospital after sustaining critical injuries, but succumbed due to excessive bleeding.

The Baloch Voice for Justice (BVJ) sharply criticised the horrific incident, stating, "Incidents of enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, attacks on political activists, and targeted assassinations in Balochistan are clear indicators of the ongoing genocide of the Baloch people."

People from Balochistan are currently fighting for their independence from Pakistan.

Various human rights organisations of Balochistan have time and again highlighted the repression by Pakistani forces in the province, which includes violent raids on the homes of Baloch leaders and civilians, unlawful arrests, enforced disappearances, the 'kill and dump' policy, detention under the Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance, and the filing of fabricated police cases.

- IANS

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Priya S
Why is the international community silent on these atrocities? When will the UN take concrete action? These are clearly crimes against humanity happening in our neighborhood.
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Arjun K
As an Indian, I feel we have a moral responsibility to raise our voice against such oppression. The Baloch people have been suffering for decades under Pakistani occupation. Their right to self-determination must be respected.
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Sarah B
While I condemn these killings, I also think we should be careful about jumping to conclusions without verified evidence from multiple sources. Human rights violations anywhere are unacceptable, but we need reliable information.
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Vikram M
Pakistan's army has always treated Balochistan as a colony. The natural resources are exploited while the local people are suppressed. This pattern has been going on since 1947. When will justice prevail?
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Kavya N
The killing of a teenager at his shop? This is beyond brutal. My heart goes out to Izhar's family. The international media should give this crisis the coverage it deserves. #StandWithBaloch
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Michael C
As someone who has worked in conflict zones, I can confirm that these patterns of "kill and dump" and enforced disappearances are classic signs of state-sponsored terrorism. The world cannot look away.

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