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Baloch Leader's Plea to Bollywood: Expose Pakistan's "Forced Occupation"

A Baloch leader is making a direct appeal to the Indian film industry. Tara Chand wants Bollywood to produce a film revealing Pakistan's actions in Balochistan. He details decades of alleged resource exploitation and severe human rights violations. The call aims to bring global awareness to what he terms a "forced occupation."

Key Points: Baloch Leader Urges Bollywood Film on Pakistan Atrocities

  • Baloch leader alleges Pakistan's army invaded and controls Balochistan since 1948
  • Accuses Pakistan of looting billions in natural resources like gas and minerals
  • Highlights ongoing rebellion and mass enforced disappearances by Pakistani forces
  • Calls for international attention to atrocities on Human Rights Day
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Showcase Pakistan's atrocities in Balochistan: Baloch leader's appeal to Indian film industry

Baloch American Congress President Tara Chand appeals to Indian filmmakers to spotlight Pakistan's alleged human rights abuses and resource exploitation in Balochistan.

"The film should tell the truth that Balochistan became independent and was then forcibly and undemocratically occupied by Pakistan in March 1948. - Tara Chand"

Washington, Dec 16

Tara Chand, President of Baloch American Congress, has urged Bollywood actors and the Indian film industry to make a powerful film highlighting Pakistan's “forced occupation” of Balochistan.

In a post on social media platform X, Chand said, "The film should tell the truth that Balochistan became independent and was then forcibly and undemocratically occupied by Pakistan in March 1948. Since that occupation, the Pakistani army has invaded and controlled Balochistan and its regions."

The Baloch leader alleged that for decades, billions of dollars' worth of Balochistan’s natural resources have been looted by Pakistan. He accused the Pakistani army of exploiting natural gas, minerals, gold, silver, coal, and even the coastal and ocean resources, while the Baloch people remain deprived and oppressed.

Chand emphasised that the people of Balochistan rose in resistance from the very onset of this "forced occupation" by the Pakistani forces.

"The Baloch have revolted many times against Pakistani rule, with the largest rebellion beginning around 2000, and this resistance continues to this day. During this ongoing struggle, the Pakistani army has killed countless Baloch people and committed grave human rights violations," he added.

He highlighted that the Pakistani army continues to be responsible for mass enforced disappearances, including the abduction of political activists, lawyers, teachers, doctors, students, educated youth, and women across Balochistan.

"Thousands of Baloch men and women are languishing in military prisons without due process. Despite decades of repression, the people of Balochistan continue to fight for their freedom and their homeland. To this day, the Pakistani army kidnaps innocent Baloch people on a daily basis and forces them to surrender, yet the Baloch struggle for freedom remains alive," the Baloch leader noted.

Last week, Chand drew the international community’s attention to atrocities committed by Pakistan's “radical Islamic army” in Balochistan as the world observed International Human Rights Day.

"Today is Human Rights Day around the world, and we want to remind the international community that Pakistan's radical Islamic army has committed serious atrocities in Balochistan. Mahrang Baloch and the BYC leadership have been illegally imprisoned by military agencies for months without any charges. Nasreen Baloch, Mehjeen Baloch, Fauzia Baloch, and thousands of innocent Baloch students, lecturers, professors, doctors, and political workers are forcibly abducted and taken to secret torture camps," the Baloch leader posted on X

- IANS

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Priya S
While the atrocities are heartbreaking, I'm not sure if our film industry should directly get involved. It could escalate tensions unnecessarily. Our focus should be on our own development and security. 🙏
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Vikram M
The parallels to Kashmir are striking. Pakistan lectures the world on human rights while committing the worst crimes in Balochistan. Their hypocrisy knows no bounds. The international community's silence is deafening.
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Sarah B
As someone who follows international affairs, this is a deeply under-reported crisis. The details about enforced disappearances are horrifying. If a Bollywood film can generate even a fraction of the awareness that documentaries do, it would be a service to humanity.
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Rohit P
Absolutely support this! For decades, Pakistan has funded terrorism in India while crushing the legitimate aspirations of the Baloch people. It's time their narrative is challenged globally. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Kavya N
Respectfully, I have to disagree with making such a film right now. Our film industry should promote peace and our own culture, not get drawn into geopolitical proxy battles. Let's solve our own issues first.
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Michael C
The resource exploitation mentioned is a classic colonial tactic. Looting gas

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