Students at the Bolan Medical College (BMC) entered the 26th day of their sit-in protest on Sunday against the closure of their institution, alleged occupation of hostels by security forces, and reported violence against students. Despite the Quetta’s biting cold, protesters remain camped at the college’s main gate, demanding the restoration of their academic rights and an end to what they term unjust treatment.
Students claim that the closure of the college and hostels has disrupted their education and jeopardized their future. They are calling for the reopening of classrooms and hostels and action against police officers accused of raiding the campus and engaging in violence and arrests.
Student organizations have denounced what they describe as the “militarization” of educational institutions, accusing authorities of using campuses for non-educational purposes and fostering divisions among Baloch and Pashtun students.
To escalate their protest, students organized a rally at Golimar Chowk, chanting slogans against the college administration and provincial government for their perceived inaction. Protesters demanded the immediate restoration of educational institutions across Balochistan and an end to the ongoing crackdown on students.
The students vowed to continue their struggle until their demands are met, warning that if authorities fail to address their concerns, they will expand their protests to other cities in the region.