Baloch Journalist Shot Dead in Front of Family, 7 Relatives Earlier Killed in Army Custody

Shaale Baloch of Baloch Women Forum has described this murder as a part of 'systematic violence' against the Baloch people. She has appealed to international organizations and media to intervene. She says that if the world remains silent, there will be more bloodshed.

Islamabad: Crossing all limits of cruelty, the Pakistani army has shot dead a Baloch journalist in front of his family. Famous journalist Abdul Latif Baloch was shot dead in his house. This incident took place in Mashke. According to a report by news agency ANI, a local human rights group called Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has confirmed that the journalist was shot dead in front of his family. He said that some armed men attacked Latif at 3 am. This attack took place in front of his family. Baloch journalist Latif used to fearlessly report on human rights violations and military operations in Balochistan. That is why people respected him. He used to write about forced disappearances, illegal killings and the struggles of ordinary Baloch citizens. His death shows how much danger journalists face in Pakistan.

Abdul Latif Baloch was killed when his son Saif Baloch and seven other family members were kidnapped by security forces a few months ago. Later they were all found dead. Activists say that this is being done under Pakistan's 'kill and dump' policy. This means killing and silencing those who oppose. This is being done to suppress the Baloch identity.

Baloch journalist brutally murdered in Pakistan

Shaale Baloch of Baloch Women Forum has called this murder a part of 'systematic violence' against the Baloch people. She has appealed to international organizations and media to intervene. She says that if the world remains silent, there will be more bloodshed. Human rights groups and organizations working for freedom of the press have condemned this murder. They are demanding international pressure on Pakistan. They say that human rights are being continuously violated in Balochistan. People are being forcibly disappeared, killed illegally and the voice of those who protest is being suppressed. "Systematic violence" means violence under a plan. This violence is done by targeting a particular group or community.

"Kill and dump" policy means killing people and throwing them somewhere. This is often done by the government or security forces, so that no one knows what they have done. Let us tell you that BYC is a human rights group. It works for the rights of the people. It collects information about human rights violations happening in Balochistan and spreads it to the world.