Scores of people have been killed while many others abducted in a major Pakistani military operation in Mashkay and adjoining areas.
According to reports received by The Balochistan Post (TBP), at least 8 bodies have been brought to a local hospital, however, the final number of dead could reach dozens.
Scores of people, including women and children, have also been ‘abducted’ by Pakistani state forces. The number of people taken away by Pakistani forces is reported to exceed 70.
The victims include sister and relatives of Baloch Leader Dr. Allah Nazar.
According to details, scores of people have been killed, whereas, many others have been taken away by Pakistani state forces during a major military offensive in Mashkay and adjoining areas. The military operation, that started on 1st December, has further been intensified.
The operation was at first initiated in Raaghe area of Mashkay. However, now the offensive has been extended to other areas of Mashkay and Washuk including Gajjali, Peezk, Zawark and Naali. There are also reports of military operation in Teer Kaashi area of Panjgur.
A local journalist has confirmed to TBP that a whole Brigade, comprising at least five thousand soldiers and officers, is taking part in the current military operation.
Pakistani forces are also aided by gunship military helicopters. The military helicopters have bombed many houses including those of Qadir Baksh, Allah Baksh, Ghani, Hazoor Baksh and Abdul Kareem who belong to the Gohramzai tribe.
At least eight dead bodies were handed over in a hospital to local administration by Pakistani state forces early on Wednesday. The deceased, who mostly belong to the same family, were identified as Arz Mohammad, 16-years-old daughter of Arz Mohammad Shikari, Ghaus Baksh s/o Arz Mohammad, Malik Jan wife of Ghaus Baksh, Babul s/o Eido, Abdul Ghani s/o Badal, Khair Baksh s/o Ali Dost and Khuda Baksh.
During the military offensive in Raghay, younger sister of famous Baloch leader Dr. Allah Nazar, Noor Khatton, was also taken away by Pakistani forces. Dr. Nazar’s cousin Khair Baksh was killed, whereas, another cousin Sahib Dad has been ‘abducted’ during the military operation.
As many as 70 people including more than 30 women and children are also reported to be missing after the military operation. Few sources put the number of dead at 40, however, the true number of dead or missing has not been ascertained yet.