Pakistani security forces have arrested scores of Baloch from different areas of Balochistan in several military operations conducted in a single day. Several houses were also torched during the military offensives.
Military operation between Mastung and Kalat
According to details obtained by The Balochistan Post, Pakistani security forces initiated a full-fledged military operation early morning on Friday in rural areas between towns of Mastung and Kalat. Large number of Pakistani security forces personnel conducted house to house searches in Gajaan, Qaabo and Rombak villages. The whole area was cordoned off by ground forces, which were supported aerially by Gunship helicopters too.
Reports suggest scores of Baloch civilians have been taken away by Pakistani security during this operation. Women and children were also among the people arrested. The Balochistan Post is trying to ascertain the identities of arrested people through sources on the ground.
Pakistani security forces have conducted military operations in the area in past too. In one such military operation last year, 14 Baloch nomads including women and children were killed.
Houses torched in Tump
Pakistani Security forces conducted a house to house search and torched several houses in a military operation in Nizarabad, Tump.
Reports from the area confirm that several men were ‘abducted’ during the operation. However, other than Wajoo Masood and Zahoor, the remaining were later released. Both the arrested were taken to undisclosed locations.
Arrests in Buleda
At least two Baloch youth have been arrested and disappeared by Pakistani security forces from Buleda in Balohcistan.
According to details, the victims have been identified as Qasim s/o Umaid and Asad s/o Nazeer, who are both residents of Buleda Mahnaz.
They were arrested during a military offensive in the area. Pakistani forces also conducted house to house search and there are reports that claim women and children were also beaten up during the operation.