Pakistani forces and members of an armed group locally known as a “death squad” assaulted women and children and set homes ablaze during raids in Balochistan’s Nushki district on Friday, local sources alleged.
The raids in Killi Jamaldini targeted the homes of Naqeeb Jamaldini and the late Sheikh Amin, an uncle of Altaf Jamaldini, the sources said. Altaf was killed in recent days in a shooting that local sources attributed to a state-backed armed group.
The raids came two days after Pakistani forces and members of a “death squad” reportedly entered Altaf’s home while a condolence gathering was underway. Local sources said women were assaulted and homes were set on fire during that incident as well.
Residents expressed anger over the raids and accused the police and district administration of failing to protect them. They also alleged that the authorities were shielding criminal elements rather than taking steps to prevent such attacks.
No official statement from the authorities was available at the time of reporting.