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Sindhi Labourers Targeted in Nushki Violence
The recovery of five Sindhi labourers’ bodies in Nushki has added a disturbing dimension to the ongoing violence in Balochistan. The bodies were found on February 7 during clearance and mop-up operations following coordinated militant attacks in the district, according to security sources.
The victims were identified as Irshad Ahmed from Khairpur and four labourers from Ghotki named Ghulam Abbas, Shahzad, Sajjad, and Kamran. All were residents of Sindh who had travelled to Balochistan in search of livelihood opportunities. Initial investigations suggest they were singled out after their identity documents revealed their ethnic background.
Officials stated that the men were unarmed civilians with no links to security forces or state institutions. Their killing has sparked outrage and grief, with many describing the incident as a calculated attempt to inflame ethnic tensions and undermine social cohesion across provinces.
Civilian Killings Undermine Militant Narratives
Security officials and analysts have stressed that the targeting of daily wage labourers exposes the hollow claims made by militant groups regarding resistance or grievances over development. “If the objective was opposition to infrastructure or state presence, why target poor labourers earning daily wages?” a senior official remarked.
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), a US-designated terrorist organization linked to recent attacks in the province, has a history of targeting civilians to spread fear and attract attention. Analysts argue that the killing of Sindhi workers reflects a broader strategy to disrupt inter-provincial harmony and create a false impression of ethnic conflict.
Local residents in Nushki have strongly rejected such narratives. Community members condemned the murders and expressed solidarity with the victims’ families, emphasizing that ordinary people in Balochistan do not support violence against innocent civilians.
As investigations continue, the incident stands as a stark reminder that terrorism in Balochistan is not about rights or resources. Instead, it is a deliberate effort to divide communities, provoke hatred, and weaken Pakistan’s national unity by turning citizens against one another.
