Quetta, September 7 (Daily Kiran) : Recent reports from Quetta reveal that Baloch families are abandoning their ancestral homes due to relentless military operations and stringent security checks by the Pakistani army. Disturbing images shared by local media highlight the plight of families fleeing from the Chur and Geshtardaan areas in Ketch district, with many residents of nearby villages also leaving the homes where they spent their childhood.
Determining the exact number of displaced individuals from Chur and Geshtardaan in the Jamuran tehsil proves challenging amid the ongoing turmoil. A local resident spoke to ‘The Balochistan Post,’ citing increased checkpoints that have severely restricted movement.
“Previously, we were stopped every two kilometers, but now we face rigorous checks every kilometer,” the resident explained. Allegations have emerged that the Pakistani military is keeping records of food supplies in local homes and is preventing people from moving after dark, even when they are in urgent need of medical assistance.
The constant surveillance from drones has intensified the pressure on families. Residents claim that the growing restrictions and ongoing monitoring have made it increasingly difficult to remain in Jamuran, forcing them to leave their ancestral homes and lands. Despite raising these concerns with local representatives, no substantial actions have been taken.
These developments in Jamuran coincide with reports of potential military operations prompting further displacements in other regions of Balochistan. Meanwhile, Naseem Baloch, chairman of the Baloch National Movement (BNM), accused Pakistan of decades of violence, oppression, and human rights violations in Balochistan, calling for an end to the province’s “occupation.”
He urged the international community to pay attention to the situation and take action against the ongoing atrocities committed by the Pakistani military. On social media platform ‘X,’ he stated, “The international community cannot remain silent on cases of enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, oppression, and other serious human rights violations. Pakistan must end its occupation of Balochistan, or history will hold accountable those who remain silent and complicit in these injustices.”
Additionally, the Baloch Yekjehti Committee (BYC) expressed concern over the rising violence against civilians, stating that a cycle of “collective punishment and Baloch genocide” is accelerating throughout the province. They highlighted threats made against orchard owners in Mastung by the state, which serve as a stark indication of the escalating oppression and collective punishment policies in Balochistan.
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