Outrage in Balochistan: Mortar Shelling by Security Forces Amplifies Tensions

A deadly mortar attack in Hoshap, Kech district, leaves young girls injured, sparking accusations of state violence in Balochistan. Activists condemn the incident as part of a broader pattern of oppression and call for international attention. The ongoing violence raises questions about accountability and justice for the victims.

A disturbing incident unfolded in the Hoshap area of Kech district, where alleged mortar shelling by Pakistani security forces resulted in five young girls sustaining critical injuries. Tragically, one victim succumbed to her wounds, inciting a wave of outrage among human rights activists who decry the ongoing state violence in Balochistan.

Baloch human rights activist Sammi Deen Baloch vehemently condemned the attack on social media, describing it as a continuation of the 'genocide of the Baloch nation.' She accused the international community of abetting the violence through silence, highlighting routine occurrences of enforced disappearances, raids, and indiscriminate shelling affecting Baloch civilians, including children.

In light of repeated incidents and the lack of accountability, Baloch voiced skepticism over judicial processes, questioning the justification behind targeting young girls with mortar fire. Recent reports by human rights organizations document systemic state-sponsored violence in Balochistan, implicating security forces in widespread human rights abuses. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)