Three Killed in Firing During Violent Protest by Baloch Unity Committee (BYC)

Quetta: On March 21, 2025, the BYC initiated a protest demanding the recovery of dead bodies of individuals who were killed during the Jaffer Express operation. However, the protest quickly turned violent as BYC protesters and their armed accomplices resorted to stone-pelting, indiscriminate firing, and attacks on law enforcement personnel. During the unrest, three individuals lost their lives due to the firing by armed elements accompanying BYC leadership.
Civil authorities and police emphasized that the deceased individuals’ bodies required examination to ascertain the actual circumstances of their deaths. Despite knowing that all three—one of whom was an Afghan national—were killed by their own associates, the BYC leadership refused to hand over the bodies. On the request of the deceased’s families, police successfully recovered the bodies from the unlawful custody of BYC supporters and ensured their respectful handover to the respective families.
Legal proceedings have been initiated against BYC leaders and their armed associates for inciting and abetting unlawful activities. They have been booked under relevant laws for attacking the Civil Hospital, instigating violent protests, and other serious offenses. The administration remains committed to maintaining law and order and ensuring that all individuals involved in illegal activities are brought to justice.