The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has strongly condemned the killing of popular car racer Tariq Baloch, calling it another example of Pakistanโs ongoing 'kill and dump' policy of violence in Balochistan. The group said his murder is part of a broader pattern of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings used to silence Baloch voices.
Tariq Baloch, son of well-known racer Ibraheem Kalamati from Jiwani in Gwadar district, was reportedly abducted by Pakistan's law enforcement agencies on the night of 11 May. Just hours later, his body was found dumped in Palliri, near Jewani, on the morning of 12 May.
Tariq was admired across Pakistan and Iran for his racing talent. "His death shows that in Balochistan, even being a public figure or a sportsman doesn't protect you," said the BYC in a statement.
This was not the first time Tariq had been targeted. In February, both Tariq and his brother Salman were allegedly picked up by Pakistanโs Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD). They were released due to a lack of evidence.
โThis time, however, Tariq did not return alive,โ the BYC said. The group criticised the โkill and dumpโ tactic that has become common in the region, affecting not only activists but also students, teachers, workers and public figures.
Baloch activists around the world have blamed the Pakistani state for Tariq's murder. During a rally in Quetta, Baloch leader Mahrang Baloch said, โFor every Baloch you murder, many more will rise. Our future generations will continue this resistance.โ
The Pakistani government has not responded to these accusations or shown any sign of addressing Baloch concerns. This has led to growing anger and political distance among Balochs.
At the same time, the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) released a statement titled โA New Order Has Become Inevitable in the Regionโ. The BLA claimed that Pakistan is a global hub of terrorism and said the world must recognise it as a โterrorist state.โ
According to the BLA, Pakistanโs military and intelligence services support deadly terror groups like LeT, JeM and ISIS. The group also criticised Pakistanโs nuclear status, calling it dangerous for global peace.
The BLA said that without any outside help, they have managed to weaken a nuclear power through armed struggle. Under Operation Herof, the BLA claimed responsibility for 71 attacks across 51 locations, including areas like Quetta, Kech, Panjgur, and Nushki. These attacks reportedly targeted military bases, police stations, transport vehicles and highways.
Jeeyand Baloch, a spokesperson for the group, said: โThere can be no peace until Pakistan is removed. We will continue our fight for a free and peaceful Balochistan.โ
The BLA has asked the international community to stop ignoring Balochistanโs struggle and take action before the region sees more bloodshed and instability.
Inputs from agencies
Tariq Baloch, son of well-known racer Ibraheem Kalamati from Jiwani in Gwadar district, was reportedly abducted by Pakistan's law enforcement agencies on the night of 11 May. Just hours later, his body was found dumped in Palliri, near Jewani, on the morning of 12 May.
๐ง๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ถ๐พ ๐๐ฎ๐น๐ผ๐ฐ๐ต: ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ป๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ฉ๐ถ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐บ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ถ๐น๐น-๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ-๐๐๐บ๐ฝ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐น๐ถ๐ฐ๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ฎ๐น๐ผ๐ฐ๐ต๐ถ๐๐๐ฎ๐ป
— Baloch Yakjehti Committee (@BalochYakjehtiC) May 12, 2025
On the night of May 11, 2025, Tariq Baloch, son of Ibraheem Kalamati, a renowned car racer fromโฆ pic.twitter.com/hlpwtqhmhS
Tariq was admired across Pakistan and Iran for his racing talent. "His death shows that in Balochistan, even being a public figure or a sportsman doesn't protect you," said the BYC in a statement.
This was not the first time Tariq had been targeted. In February, both Tariq and his brother Salman were allegedly picked up by Pakistanโs Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD). They were released due to a lack of evidence.
โThis time, however, Tariq did not return alive,โ the BYC said. The group criticised the โkill and dumpโ tactic that has become common in the region, affecting not only activists but also students, teachers, workers and public figures.
Baloch activists around the world have blamed the Pakistani state for Tariq's murder. During a rally in Quetta, Baloch leader Mahrang Baloch said, โFor every Baloch you murder, many more will rise. Our future generations will continue this resistance.โ
The Pakistani government has not responded to these accusations or shown any sign of addressing Baloch concerns. This has led to growing anger and political distance among Balochs.
At the same time, the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) released a statement titled โA New Order Has Become Inevitable in the Regionโ. The BLA claimed that Pakistan is a global hub of terrorism and said the world must recognise it as a โterrorist state.โ
According to the BLA, Pakistanโs military and intelligence services support deadly terror groups like LeT, JeM and ISIS. The group also criticised Pakistanโs nuclear status, calling it dangerous for global peace.
The BLA said that without any outside help, they have managed to weaken a nuclear power through armed struggle. Under Operation Herof, the BLA claimed responsibility for 71 attacks across 51 locations, including areas like Quetta, Kech, Panjgur, and Nushki. These attacks reportedly targeted military bases, police stations, transport vehicles and highways.
Jeeyand Baloch, a spokesperson for the group, said: โThere can be no peace until Pakistan is removed. We will continue our fight for a free and peaceful Balochistan.โ
The BLA has asked the international community to stop ignoring Balochistanโs struggle and take action before the region sees more bloodshed and instability.
Inputs from agencies
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