Quetta military operations displace 300 Mashwani families

Military operations in the Quetta district of Balochistan have forced approximately 300 Mashwani tribal families to flee their ancestral homes in Killi Muhammad Khail, Panjpai. The displacement follows clashes between Pakistani security forces and armed individuals, which reportedly resulted in the death of a Frontier Corps soldier.

Displaced residents, including women, children, and the elderly, are facing severe shortages of food, clean water, and shelter while dealing with cold and rainy weather. Reports indicate that the use of heavy weaponry and shelling by security forces caused damage to several homes in the area. Gunfire was also reported near an Afghan refugee camp, which was subsequently cordoned off by authorities.

The Pashtunkhwa National Awami Party has condemned the displacement, labeling the eviction of residents in the name of security as “outright injustice and oppression.” The party has called on the government to provide essential healthcare, food, and shelter to the displaced families and to ensure their safe return.