QUETTA: Following the recent attacks on law enforcement agencies and civilians by the internationally designated terrorist group Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), a strong wave of public outrage has swept across Balochistan and beyond. Citizens have demanded a decisive military response to rid the province of militant elements and restore peace.
The attacks, which targeted military personnel in a series of coordinated ambushes, were widely condemned. In response, the people of Balochistan — often seen as caught between militant violence and state neglect — took to social media and public forums, calling for a crackdown on the BLA and its supporters, many of whom have backing from hostile foreign agencies, particularly India’s RAW.
The public sentiment sparked a heated debate on X (formerly Twitter), after a user who identifies as a Baloch tweeted:
“Being a Baloch, it’s always funny to me when people say ‘Free Balochistan’. Free it from whom? 1,500 India-sponsored BLA terrorists? 300 freelancers? Or 7 Indian-based Twitter accounts run by Rohit and Dipak?”
Being a Baloch, it’s always funny to me when people say “Free Balochistan”
Free it from whom? 1500 India sponsored BLA terrorist? 300 freelancers?Or 7 Indian based Twitter accounts run by rohit and dipak?
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭— Paty kumina (@_midwicket) May 15, 2025
Her tweet struck a chord with many, challenging the so-called narrative that often portrays Balochistan as a region yearning for secession. It triggered a flood of reactions, most notably from Qasim, another user from Quetta, who replied:
“Literally, I’ve been living in Quetta since I was 2, and I’ve never seen anyone who supports this so-called ‘Free Balochistan’ movement. Yes, people are frustrated with the government and want development, but they do not want independence. A lot has changed over the past 20 years.”
The original poster responded, reinforcing that while Baloch grievances are real and valid, they do not equate to a desire for separatism.
“Exactly. What the people want are their rights — basic services, education, and jobs. And it’s completely genuine. They deserve them. But the government has historically neglected them.”
Another user replied with saying India is fighting a useless battle.
India is fighting a useless battle,they don’t understand the demography
I mean even if Balochs want to secede which I don’t think they do,the first opposition will not be from Pakistan,first opposition will come from within coz Baloch don’t hold simple majority— Khawar 🇵🇰 (@khawarjutt826) May 16, 2025
This candid exchange reflects a growing frustration among the people of Balochistan — not just with militants who claim to fight in their name, but also with a state that has yet to fully deliver on its promises of development and inclusion. But their calls for a firm military response against terror outfits grow louder to get rid of the Indian’s backed terror groups that exploiting the Bloch people.
