BNP-M announces strike over Zehri incident

Balochistan National Party (BNP-M) chief Sardar Akhtar Jan Mengal announced a shutter-down strike across Balochistan on June 10. The protest condemns the June 2 killing of the party’s district vice-president, Sardarzada Khalil Ahmed Musiani, in Zehri. Mengal also decried the arrest of several members of the Musiani family.

Speaking at a press conference, Mengal stated that the incident represented a grave violation of both political and tribal traditions. He alleged that security personnel raided the residence of tribal elder and BNP-M leader Sardar Nasir Ahmed Musiani. According to Mengal, the forces violated the sanctity of the home, assaulted family members, and shot his son in front of him. The victim later died after allegedly being denied timely medical treatment.

"Authorities claim that peace prevails in Balochistan. Is this their idea of peace… that a son is killed in front of his father and family members are arrested?" Mengal questioned, highlighting the perceived disconnect between official narratives and the reality on the ground.

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Authorities claim that peace prevails in Balochistan. Is this their idea of peace… that a son is killed in front of his father and family members are arrested?