The following is a statement issued by the Baloch Women Forum (BWF).

We strongly condemn the military operation conducted today in Gomazi, Tump, during which security forces reportedly carried out widespread acts of violence against the civilian population. According to credible local reports, dozens of homes were set ablaze; women, children, and elderly residents were subjected to physical abuse and intimidation; and personal belongings, including money, gold, and other valuables, were confiscated or taken during the operation.

These actions constitute a grave violation of fundamental human rights and represent a deeply troubling practice of collective punishment, the militarization of civilian spaces, and the erosion of the rule of law. The deliberate targeting of civilian communities, the destruction of private property, and the mistreatment of vulnerable populations constitute serious violations of human rights.

Such measures not only inflict immediate suffering on affected families but also contribute to growing insecurity, social instability, and political marginalization. The use of coercive force against unarmed civilians undermines public trust, weakens democratic accountability, and raises serious concerns regarding the state’s compliance with its obligations under international humanitarian and human rights principles.

We call for the immediate cessation of all actions that endanger civilian lives and demand an independent, transparent, and impartial investigation into the reported abuses. Those responsible for any unlawful conduct must be held accountable through due process. Furthermore, affected families must be provided with protection, restitution, and access to justice.

The international community, human rights mechanisms, civil society organizations, and democratic institutions must urgently take notice of the situation in Kech, Balochistan, and press for accountability, transparency, and the protection of civilian populations. Silence in the face of such allegations risks emboldening further abuses and perpetuating impunity.

— Central Spokesperson, BWF

The following is a statement issued by the Baloch Women Forum (BWF).

We strongly condemn the military operation conducted today in Gomazi, Tump, during which security forces reportedly carried out widespread acts of violence against the civilian population. According to credible local reports, dozens of homes were set ablaze; women, children, and elderly residents were subjected to physical abuse and intimidation; and personal belongings, including money, gold, and other valuables, were confiscated or taken during the operation.

These actions constitute a grave violation of fundamental human rights and represent a deeply troubling practice of collective punishment, the militarization of civilian spaces, and the erosion of the rule of law. The deliberate targeting of civilian communities, the destruction of private property, and the mistreatment of vulnerable populations constitute serious violations of human rights.

Such measures not only inflict immediate suffering on affected families but also contribute to growing insecurity, social instability, and political marginalization. The use of coercive force against unarmed civilians undermines public trust, weakens democratic accountability, and raises serious concerns regarding the state’s compliance with its obligations under international humanitarian and human rights principles.

We call for the immediate cessation of all actions that endanger civilian lives and demand an independent, transparent, and impartial investigation into the reported abuses. Those responsible for any unlawful conduct must be held accountable through due process. Furthermore, affected families must be provided with protection, restitution, and access to justice.

The international community, human rights mechanisms, civil society organizations, and democratic institutions must urgently take notice of the situation in Kech, Balochistan, and press for accountability, transparency, and the protection of civilian populations. Silence in the face of such allegations risks emboldening further abuses and perpetuating impunity.

— Central Spokesperson, BWF