*BSO (Azaad) girl's wing protested in Turbat, Independent Balochistan flag hoisted on FC fort

Hub Gwader: Pakistani security forces ATF (Anti Terrorist Force) baton charged a peaceful rally in industrial town of Hub Balochistan. Several activists have been injured due to indiscriminate baton charge and seven protesters have been arrested. BNF had organised the rally.

BNF was protesting against the forced- disappearances, army operation and Pakistani security forces discrimination against Baloch political activists. Sources said that the rally was about to dispearse peacefully after negotiations had taken place with the local police, but suddenly FC and ATF arrived at the scene and attacked the protesters. Several protesters have been injured due to indiscriminate baton charge and seven activists including a ten year-old boy have been arrested and taken away.

BSO (azaad) Hub zone’s secretry Mr Fateh Baloch gave the names and details of those arrested while speaking to the Balochistan local news papers. He identified the arrested students as Raheem Din Baloch, Raheem Shah Baloch of BSO (azaad) and Gohram Baloch, Basit Regi, and Mushtaq Baloch of BRP, while two other activists have also been arrested. Mr Fateh Baloch said that among the arrested Mr Raheem Shah is only 10 year of age. Source said that they all the arrested have been charged with public disorder under section of 63/09, 341,147, and 145 of Pakistani law. BNF vow to continue protests until the release of missing person and their activists.

Meanwhile BSO (azaad) girl’s wing held a rally in Turbat town and hoisted the flag of independent Balochistan on the gate of FC’s station. According to details a massive protest demonstration was held in Turbat town against the ongoing military operation, forced-disappearance, and against the occupation of Baloch land. BSO (azaad) workers have sung the Baloch Nation anthem “Ma Choken Balochani” and hoisted flag of Independent Balochistan. Later the leader of BSO (A) girl’s wing Ms Seema Baloch, Ms Najmah Baloch, Mr Yasmeen Baloch and Ms Ruksana Baloch addressed the gathering. In their speeches they paid rich tributes to Baloch martyrs and vowed to continue the mission of those who had sacrificed their lives for the sake of mother land. They said that Baloch heroes have laid their lives for Independent Balochistan and Baloch students will continue their struggle until Balochistan becomes Independent again.

The protesters chanted slogans against Pakistan and infavour of Balochistan and Baloch freedom fighters. They said Baloch freedom fighters were defending their land and were fighting against the illegal occupation of Balochistan. Some angry protesters have set Pakistan’s national flag on fire.

They appealed to the international community and UN to help the Baluch to get their Independence and put pressure on Pakistan to release all missing person. They said that the missing persons life was in grave danger if urgent action is not taken then many might lose their lives. They also demanded for an international inquiry into the murder of Baloch leaders. They said Wahid Qambar Baloch whose brother had already been murdered by the Pakistani army, Pakistani intelligence were trying to kill him in prison. They warned if anything happened to Dr Qamber Pakistan will be held responsible for that.

Source : Daily Tawar