Pakistani forces allegedly have imposed strict restrictions on civilian movements in Noshki district of Balochistan.
According to reports, the city has been placed under a security lockdown on with Pakistani forces imposing strict restrictions on movement and shutting down local markets. Entry and exit points to the city were reportedly blocked with heavy checkpoints, preventing people from travelling in or out on Sunday.
Locals said that a large number of security personnel were deployed early in the morning across key areas, including Noshki Bazaar, Qaziabad, Grid Station, and Ghareebabad, where civilians were restricted from moving freely. One local source told TBP that the presence of forces had effectively placed the city under complete siege conditions.
The development follows an earlier operation in Killi Qadirabad a day before, where Pakistani forces reportedly surrounded the area for several hours. Locals reported hearing gunfire during the operation, although no official confirmation has been issued.
According to reports, two individuals, identified as Abid Mengal, son of Noor Mohammad Mengal, and Tahir Khan, son of Mohammad Rahim Jan Badini were taken into custody from Qadirabad and allegedly moved to an undisclosed location. Authorities have yet to comment on the arrests or the broader operation.
Noshki has been under partial curfew measures for the past two months. Under these restrictions, markets are required to close in the evening and are permitted to reopen after 9:00 am, while night-time travel remains restricted.