The sit-in protest against the militarization and illegal closure of educational institutions in Balochistan has entered its 19th day at Bolan Medical College (BMC).
On Sunday, Dr. Mahrang Baloch, the leader of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) and a former medical student at the BMC, and Beebagar Baloch, a member of the BYC central committee, joined the protest camp to show solidarity with the students.
Protesting students stated that Bolan Medical College has been unlawfully closed for over a month. Additionally, hostels at the University of Balochistan have been sealed, and students were evicted along with their belongings. They claimed that this is part of a deliberate strategy to implement state militarization policies in educational institutions, which could lead to increased profiling and enforced disappearances of Baloch students in the future.
The students emphasized that their demands have been completely ignored by the college administration and the Balochistan government. They also alleged ongoing profiling of students through various means.
Protesters vowed to continue the sit-in until Bolan Medical College and the sealed hostels are reopened. They appealed to all segments of society to support their cause and raise their voices on every platform.