Protests Erupt Across Balochistan and Karachi Over Alleged Torture of BYC Leaders

On April 25, widespread protests broke out across Balochistan and parts of Karachi after reports emerged alleging torture and mistreatment of detained leaders from the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) by Pakistani authorities, according to The Balochistan Post.

The demonstrations were organized by the BYC in direct response to claims that three of its prominent leaders — Mahrang Baloch, Beebow Baloch, and Gulzadi Baloch — were subjected to violent treatment while in custody. Family members and activists reported that Beebow Baloch was forcibly removed from Hudda Jail by personnel of the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), held incommunicado for several hours, and later transferred to Pishin Jail, The Balochistan Post stated.

Protests were held in multiple cities including Quetta, Karachi, Khuzdar, Mastung, Panjgur, Turbat, Kech, Mashkail, Kharan, Charsar, Dalbandin, Chagai, and Noshki. In Noshki, demonstrators strongly condemned the alleged torture of the detained BYC leaders.

In Quetta, separate rallies took place in Hudda and Killi Qambarani, where protesters denounced the mistreatment and called for the immediate release of the detained leaders, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

Dalbandin witnessed large-scale demonstrations, with participants voicing outrage over the torture and the secret transfers of the leaders to undisclosed locations. Meanwhile, in Khuzdar, citizens took to the streets demanding an end to the practice of enforced disappearances.

In Karachi, a significant police deployment was reported in Faqeer Colony ahead of a scheduled BYC protest. Protesters there reported facing harassment and threats of arrest. In Malir, several BYC protesters were detained and taken to a local police station, where they alleged they were subjected to verbal abuse.

Across all protest sites, demonstrators displayed banners and placards condemning enforced disappearances, denouncing state violence, and expressing solidarity with the detained BYC leaders. Calls for an immediate end to “state violence” and the urgent release of the BYC leaders were consistent themes, as highlighted by The Balochistan Post.

In a statement, the BYC vowed to continue its protest movement until their leaders are freed and the alleged mistreatment is stopped. The group asserted that despite facing state repression, the growing public support demonstrated that the movement could no longer be silenced through force and violence. “They can no longer be silenced through force and violence,” the BYC declared, pledging unwavering persistence in their campaign despite the challenges.

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