Baloch Leader Mir Yar Baloch Accuses Pakistan of Demolishing Mosques in Balochistan

Baloch Leader Mir Yar Baloch Accuses Pakistan of Demolishing Mosques in Balochistan

Baloch leader and human rights activist Mir Yar Baloch has launched a sharp attack on Pakistan, accusing its security forces of demolishing nearly 40 mosques in Balochistan, even as Islamabad criticises India over alleged profiling of mosques in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).

Reacting to Pakistan’s objections to India’s decision to profile mosques, imams and religious committees in Kashmir, Mir Baloch termed Islamabad’s stance “hypocritical” and “baseless.” Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry had earlier said that any intrusion into religious affairs amounted to a grave violation of freedom of religion and belief.

‘Pakistan Cannot Lecture Others’

In a strongly worded post on X, Mir Yar Baloch described Pakistan as a “terrorist state” and accused it of systematic persecution of minorities, including Hindus, Sikhs, Christians and dissenting Muslim groups.

“The Republic of Balochistan fully stands with Bharat’s principled position on PoJK. Pakistan cannot lecture Bharat, Balochistan, Afghanistan or anyone else on minority rights when its military uses religious and jihadist extremists to suppress and intimidate minorities,” he said.

He further alleged that Pakistani forces have directly bombed mosques in Balochistan, burned copies of the Quran and abducted mosque heads as part of military operations against the Baloch population.

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Referring to historical events, Mir Baloch claimed that the first mosque targeted was that of the Khan of Kalat during Pakistan’s military action in Balochistan. “The mosque still bears marks of mortar shells, standing as proof of Pakistan’s brutal occupation and un-Islamic conduct,” he said.

The Balochistan Context

Balochistan, Pakistan’s largest but least developed province, is rich in minerals and strategically significant, bordering Iran and Afghanistan. The region has witnessed decades of unrest, with Baloch nationalist groups demanding greater autonomy, control over natural resources and, in some cases, full independence.

In May 2025, Baloch nationalist leaders announced a declaration of independence, though Pakistan retains control over the region. The province continues to see violence linked to the insurgency, including attacks on Pakistani forces and infrastructure projects, particularly those connected to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

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Mir Yar Baloch’s remarks add to growing international scrutiny of Pakistan’s handling of Balochistan and allegations of human rights violations, especially at a time when Islamabad raises concerns over minority rights beyond its borders.