BYC Alleges Pakistani Drone Strike Killed Four in Balochistan
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee alleges a Pakistani drone strike killed four men in Kech, Balochistan, despite them following military protocols.
FOCUS: Balochistan drone strike casualties
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has leveled serious allegations against Pakistani security forces, claiming a drone strike in the Balicha area of Tump, located in Balochistan’s Kech district, resulted in the deaths of four young men. The incident reportedly occurred on a Friday in the Luthum area, where the victims were allegedly out for a picnic.
Casualties Identified and Allegations of Betrayal
According to reports from the BYC and The Balochistan Post, the victims have been identified as Yasir, Zubair, Sameer, and Deedag. It was noted that three of the deceased were reportedly cousins. The strike reportedly left two other individuals injured from the group of six who had traveled to the nearby mountains.
The BYC has raised troubling questions regarding how the military obtained the group's location. One of the deceased, Zubair, son of Nawab, was described by the committee as a border laborer. The BYC alleged that Zubair had actually informed Pakistani forces about the group's travel plans prior to their departure, implying that information provided to the military was used to facilitate the strike.
Contradicting Military Narratives
The accounts provided by the BYC stand in stark contrast to the official stance of the Pakistani authorities. While the committee describes the victims as civilians seeking a moment of peace, Pakistani officials have characterized those killed as suspected militants.
The BYC has challenged the military's version of events, questioning the precision of these operations. They argued that the incident should not be viewed as an isolated error but rather as part of a "broader pattern" of violence directed at the Baloch civilian population. "Repeat this pattern once, and it is a tragedy," the committee stated in a post on X, suggesting that the frequency of such incidents indicates a sustained campaign.
Calls for International Intervention
As families in the region begin to mourn the loss of their sons, the BYC has issued an urgent call to the international community. The committee is demanding an independent investigation into the killings and has urged several global bodies to intervene, including:
- The United Nations
- International human rights organisations
- Global civil society groups
The BYC emphasized that the international community must examine the allegations surrounding Pakistani airstrikes in Balochistan to address what they describe as a continuous campaign against the local population. This latest incident adds to the growing number of reports involving clashes and military operations in the region.