Prominent Baloch activist Maharang Baloch took out the target killing of Shah Jan Baloch, a young businessman from Khojdar in Balochistan at the social media platform X. Shah John was the brother of Zahid Baloch, a student leader who has allegedly “missing” by Pakistani intelligence agencies for 11 years.
According to Mahang, Shah Jan had no political affiliation or worker background. he/she was only a local businessman and the only provider for his/her family. he/she insisted that his/her only “crime” belonged to a student leader detained by the state a decade ago.
In his/her post, Meharang depicted a tragic picture of the harassment faced by the Baloch families, especially those who demand human rights or criticize the functions of the state. he/she insisted that the people of Baloch not only harass themselves, but also see their loved ones targeted. he/she explained the killing of Shah Jaan as another example of the cruel strategy used by the state so far to intimidate and suppress dissatisfaction.
Mehrang’s message grew beyond the assassination of Shah Jaan, highlighting a continuous pattern of human rights violations in Balochistan that has been for more than two decades. he/she said that the people of Balochistan are living in the ongoing nightmare, where almost every family is affected by violence. Despite this, he/she said, the outside world ignores his/her suffering to a large extent.
he/she further urged Baloch people to disregard external criticism or advice on how to oppose the harassment. The Baloch population in Pakistan has long faced a violation of human rights systematic human rights, including forced disappearance, extraordinary murders, and military operations that affect citizens.
his/her demands for political autonomy, their natural resources control, and heavy military presence in the region have been met with severe state repression. The report of torture, arbitrary detention and even the destruction of the entire villages emerges despite international condemnation.
The ongoing human rights crisis in Balochistan has promoted widespread fear and anger among its people. As they continue their struggle for justice and recognition, the words of Mehrang Baloch reflect the growing frustration of a community that has been silent for a long time, yet refused to ignore.
