The tragic suicide of a female school teacher named Najma in Balochistan's Awaran district has brought attention to the disturbing situation faced by individuals in the region. Najma had been repeatedly blackmailed to work with Pakistani intelligence agencies by a policeman named Noor Bakhsh, allegedly affiliated with these agencies. This incident is not an isolated case, as similar reports of forced suicides due to repression from security forces have emerged from Balochistan.
The distressing circumstances faced by individuals in the region can be seen in the case of Latifullah Yalanzai's family. Following the enforced disappearance of Ajab Yalanzai by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and the subsequent arrest of Shafqat Yalanzai, Latifullah's wife took her own life due to physical and mental torture inflicted upon the family. Overwhelmed by grief and suffering, Latifullah also tragically ended his own life.
Another case that highlights the plight of individuals in Balochistan is that of Chakar Majeed in the Sarikan area of Kech. Chakar was subjected to severe mental and physical torture during his ten-month-long detention by Pakistani forces. Despite being released, the army continued to pressure him to work against Baloch activists, ultimately pushing Chakar to choose suicide over cooperation with the army.
These incidents shed light on the alarming state of affairs in Balochistan, where individuals are forced into dire circumstances and face grave consequences for defying the will of the security forces. The emotional and psychological toll inflicted upon them is evident in the heartbreaking decisions they have made. The situation calls for immediate attention and measures to protect the rights and well-being of the people in Balochistan.
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