Balochistan Violence Continues

QUETTA: Protests against the killing of three Baloch nationalist leaders continued across Balochistan on Sunday for the fourth consecutive day.

The protests are being held against the assassination of Balochistan National Movement chairman Ghulam Muhammad Baloch, vice president Lala Munir Ahmed Baloch and Baloch Republican Party (BRP) leader Sher Muhammad Baloch, with some blaming state agents for the murders.

Political activists and supporters of the slain leaders observed a complete shutter down and wheel jam strike across the province and chanted slogans against the government. Clashes between the police and the protesters and arrest of political workers were also reported. Road communications between Balochistan and other parts of the country were completely disrupted and passengers were stranded at bus stations and terminals. Passengers looking to utilise rail and plane links also faced problems.

Protesters in Quetta burnt branch offices of two private banks, two tractors belonging to the Agriculture Department, the office of a special magistrate, and two vans.