3 Killed, Many Injured as Protestors Clash With Security Men in Pakistan’s Balochistan

At least three people lost their lives and several others were injured when protesters clashed with security personnel in Gwadar city of Pakistan’s restive Balochistan province.

According to media reports, this clash occurred following a sit-in for the rights of Baloch people in Gwadar city organized by the Balochistan Yakjehti Committee (BYC) that began on Sunday.

The BYC is holding protest demonstration for the rights of the people of Balochistan province and the safeguarding of its natural resources.

Dodging the roadblocks on paths leading to Gwadar, a large number of people managed to gather at Marine Drive for the rally named the ‘Baloch Rajee Muchi’ (Baloch National Gathering), the Dawn newspaper reported.

Clashes were reported with security personnel at some checkposts. Security personnel used tear gas shells and rubber bullets against the protestors.

Till Monday, at least three people died in the clashes while around 28 have been injured, media reports said quoting hospital sources.

On Saturday evening, security forces opened fire during clashes, injuring 14 persons in Mastung. Four others were injured in Turbat on Sunday.

Amnesty International urged the Pakistani authorities to immediately lift the internet shutdown in Balochistan and fulfil its obligations under domestic and international human rights law to facilitate people’s right to peaceful protest by lifting the road blockades on the way to Gwadar, allowing freedom of movement for protesters.