Nushki Horror: Pakistan Forces Accused of Abuse and Cash Theft
Residents of Nushki, Balochistan, allege mistreatment and theft of cash by Pakistan's Frontier Corps during a security operation.
Tensions have flared in the Nushki district of Balochistan as local residents have come forward with harrowing allegations against the Pakistan Frontier Corps (FC). Following a security operation, civilians from Killi Faqiran claim they were subjected to systemic abuse and that their money was seized and never returned by the security personnel.
The Raid and Detention
The incident reportedly stems from a shooting that occurred on the bypass road near the Deputy Commissioner’s residence two days prior. In the aftermath, security forces launched an operation in Killi Faqiran, detaining several residents on suspicion of involvement.
According to a written complaint submitted to the Corps Commander and the Inspector General of FC Balochistan, the ordeal began when personnel stormed into private homes. The complainants allege that they were verbally abused and ordered all men in the vicinity to assemble at a specific location.
Allegations of Humiliation and Theft
The residents described a series of degrading treatments during their detention. The complaint highlights several disturbing claims:
- Confiscation of Assets: Personnel allegedly seized mobile phones, wallets, and cash. The residents claim they specifically counted their money in front of the officers before handing it over.
- Physical Humiliation: In a shocking detail, the complainants stated that the hems of their shirts were tied together before they were transported to the FC headquarters.
- Forced Slogans: During the journey to the headquarters, the detainees were allegedly compelled to chant slogans.
While the security forces reportedly returned the mobile phones and wallets upon the residents' release, the cash remained missing. When the victims questioned the personnel about their money, they were allegedly dismissed.
Demands for Justice
The affected citizens have called upon senior officials, including the FC Inspector General and the Corps Commander, to intervene. They are demanding an impartial investigation into the disappearance of their funds, the damage caused to their homes, and the overall mistreatment they suffered.
The complainants have further urged that legal proceedings be initiated and departmental action be taken against the officers responsible for these actions.
A Pattern of Unrest in Balochistan
The residents warned that such "high-handedness" against ordinary citizens could further fuel public resentment in Nushki, a region already grappling with significant security concerns and volatility.
This is not an isolated complaint. Similar allegations have surfaced from other parts of Balochistan. In September, residents of Kasano in the Kech district's Tump area accused Pakistani forces of conducting aggressive house searches, stealing valuables, and physically abusing locals. In that instance, it was also reported that the house of a resident named Ikram Baloch was set on fire.