Tensions Rise in Balochistan as Arrests Surge Amid Political Unrest

Quetta:tensions escalate as arrests spike amidst mounting political unrest. The Baloch Unity Committee’s efforts to halt convoys heading to Gwadar for a Baloch rally have intensified, resulting in multiple arrests across various regions. Maah Rang Baloch, a prominent figure, condemned the crackdown, stating over 200 Baloch activists have been detained. Meanwhile, in Quetta, police intercepted Supreme Court Bar Association’s former president Ali Ahmed Kurd and other lawyers en route to the rally, blocking their passage at Hazar Ganji. Additionally, heavy police presence halted a convoy bound for Baloch Raji Machi at Sona Khan’s location. Abdal Ghafoor Baloch, father of Bebo Baloch, alleged police raided their homes under false pretenses, briefly detaining Bebo before releasing her, while their younger brother Abdul Sattar remains in custody on unspecified charges. The situation continues to evolve as both sides dig in amid calls for peaceful resolution from political leaders amidst mounting concerns over human rights and constitutional freedoms in the region.