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| Baloch Society Of North America (BSO_NA) Baloch Society Of North America (BSO_NA) is Non-Profit Organization, working to unite and Organize all Baloch in North America, to expose the Occupation of our land (Balochistan) and exploitations of our resources by Pakistani and Iranian Governments, and to bring their Human Rights Violations in Balochistan into the world’s Notice. |
| Hameed Shaeed Baloch. A great son of Soil, who was hanged by Punjabi Military Dictator Gen Zia, on June 11th, 1981, in Mach Jail, in Pakistani occupied Balochistan. Long Live Saheed Hameed Baloch. Long Live Baloch Struggle for Freedom. |
Before his execution Hameed had sent a new-year greeting to Azad Jamaldini, the editor of Balochi. In an
emotional reply published in his paper Azad regrets that the Baloch is helpless and this helplessness has lost
him one of his glorious sons. He says the Baloch has lost a sense of direction . Muhammad Beg Begul,
in Chakare Obadag, says the national desire for freedom cannot be gagged through oppression and killings. The
poem says the Baloch will surely take revenge . Ata Shad, a renowned poet, dedicates a poem to the memory of
Hameed, saying a cause will never die alongwith the bodily death, 'If I am a tree set me on fire; but a mountain
cannot be destroyed by a mere lightening . Malik Saeed, a poet and historian, composed a few lines in Persian to
be put on record in the deceased's village; : says those responsible for Hameed's killing have done a tyrannical
act comparable to what Yazid did to Hussain, the grandson of the prophet Muhammad^ . in a similar piece,
Kushendahe Nama, Bashir Bedar expresses the hope that the enemy will become exhausted and the people will
fight through to freedom. The poet thinks that the Baloch will take revenge and the enemy will be brought to
account for the cruelties he has perpetuated.
Hameed himself had written his 'last Will and Testament' before his execution. Addressed to the Baloch and
especially the youth it is a remarkable document depicting wisdom and foresightedness. It reveals a peculiar
intellectual frame of mind which is not uncommon among the youth. The testament of a youth of twenty-one year
who had only eight hours to live emotionally charged with frequent quotations from the Baloch traditions, folk
poetry, emphasizing the need for supreme sacrifices; is a document which shows a firm and lasting commitment
to a national cause, and declaration of an endless struggle against the enemy. It was carried in many student
publications. Its English translation under the heading 'Testament of Freedom' was published in Azad
Balochistan's June 1983 issue which was dedicated to the memory of Hameed. Some excerpts are produced
below:
"He who avenges himself
Says farewell to his beautiful wife
Has no longing for power or wealth"
It does not worry me a bit if this will and testament of mine reaches the great people of the glorious Balochistan
or not. As I write these words, there are armed guards all over the place, keeping a watchful eye on every move
that I make. I have only eight more hours to live. Eight hours from now I shall be proudly walking to the gallows. I
have no feeling of remorse, nor am I bothered by the thought that I should have lived longer rather than be dead
soon, because to lead a life without any purpose or to live under the yoke of slavery, is a curse. I am not the first
nor the only one to give his blood for Balochistan, hundreds of Baloch have laid down their lives for the fatherland.
In my family alone I shall be the second person to kiss the hangman's noose. And thus sacrifice my life for the
great goal, which, I am certain, the younger generations of Baloch shall ultimately achieve. One of my ancestors,
Sheran Dad Karim, was executed by the British in 1902.
I would like to tell my friends that such a priceless boon like freedom cannot be won without the supreme
sacrifice. I know of no precedent in history where nations have achieved freedom without rendering the supreme
sacrifice. The path to freedom and independence is admittedly a difficult one. However, the goal awaiting us is
truly magnificient. I feel happy and consoled to think that though independence may elude us for a long time to
come — my little daughter Bibi Banadi who is now 3 years old may experience it in her life time — my
grandchildren and those of my brother Beebagr's will surely be blessed with it and that day will be the day when
my soul will finally rest in peace and receive true comfort.
Can you, by severing the heads
from the bodies, Kill the living thoughts
and ideas?
Can you, by wrenching
the flowers from the branches,
Stop their fragrance
from spreading?
I am certain that every member of my family will take my execution with calmness and fortitude. I wish my mother
were alive today, for, she must have sung this lullaby in my ears when I was a child:
If you die a hero's death,
I shall visit your grave,
In the best of attire
and make up. Instead of mourning
and lamenting I shall sing you a song
of joy; And shall proudly
give birth to another child exactly like you.
I am sure dearest sisters will not weep and go into mourning over my death. I ask my grandmother to recall the
lullaby she used to sing for all of us:
When my flower-like son
becomes a youth He will arm himself with
the best of weapons. He shall make the traitors
bite the dust,
He shall fight and crush
his enemies.
The lofty mountains and the vast plains of Balochistan are waiting for those who could embrace them and turn
them into castles and battlegrounds.
Mountains are the fortresses
of the Baloch Impregnable heights are
their treasure-houses Flowing springs quench
their thirst Their children are
selected arrows Sharp-edged daggers are
their sons-in-law
Baloch fathers are
broad-bladed swords."
Strong feelings of Baloch nationalism are evident everywhere. In formal or informal social get-togethers,
discussions always turn to the political failures of Baloch people. In all the youth conferences since the early
sixties, patriotic songs are sung and martial music are played before the start of such meetings. Exhortations in
such gatherings are always on the Baloch identity and separate nationhood. In the 'council sessions' of the
Baloch Students organization, which is traditionally followed by a musical concert, ninety-nine percent of the
songs are patriotic songs in praise of the Baloch land and its people and
vow to fight for its independence. The students have evolved a national hymn, Ma Chukkien Balochani, which is
played in martial music. It was composed by Master Abdul Majeed Gwadari in the early sixties. An English
rendering of its few lines is given below:
We are sons of the Baloch, Free and sovereign, Masters of our own destiny; The earth panics from our wrath,
Castles shake in fear,
We are tigers,
Fearless defenders (of those who seek our help);
We are an encouragement to our fathers,
The pride and honour of our mothers and sisters,
Support to our brothers;
Our blood one day,
Will be required by our nation,
We will prove true to the lullabies given by mothers;
We have sucked the milk of honour,
In the shadow of swords,
Red blood in our eyes shows descent from martyrs;
We are defenders of the helpless and the poor, We have destroyed the castle of terror, The days of oppression
have gone for ever.
Hameed Shaeed's Testament of Freedom
The Execution of
Hameed Baloch
The darkest event in the history of Baloch Students Organization was the execution of one of its active members,
Hameed, on the charge of the attempted murder of one Colonel Khalfan, a foreign delegate from the Sultanate of
Oman, in Turbat in 1979. The BS0 opposed the recruitment of Baloch youth into the Omanian army, which had
been fighting a war against the Dhofari dissidents in southern Oman bordering Aden. The BSO believed that
recruitment would earn notoriety for the Baloch in the eyes of progressive elements throughout the world and
weaken the Baloch nationalist movement in Pakistan. Secondly they saw it as aiming to pervert the younger
elements in societyby offering huge salaries for their services in a mercenary army. Hameed was trialled by a
Special Military Court and condemned to death. The death sentence was carried out on 11th June 1981 in Mach
prison. . Hameed, in his last will before his execution, had appealed to the students to shun their differences and
work united for the great Baloch cause.
Hameed Baloch
The darkest event in the history of Baloch Students Organization was the execution of one of its active members,
Hameed, on the charge of the attempted murder of one Colonel Khalfan, a foreign delegate from the Sultanate of
Oman, in Turbat in 1979. The BS0 opposed the recruitment of Baloch youth into the Omanian army, which had
been fighting a war against the Dhofari dissidents in southern Oman bordering Aden. The BSO believed that
recruitment would earn notoriety for the Baloch in the eyes of progressive elements throughout the world and
weaken the Baloch nationalist movement in Pakistan. Secondly they saw it as aiming to pervert the younger
elements in societyby offering huge salaries for their services in a mercenary army. Hameed was trialled by a
Special Military Court and condemned to death. The death sentence was carried out on 11th June 1981 in Mach
prison. . Hameed, in his last will before his execution, had appealed to the students to shun their differences and
work united for the great Baloch cause.
The execution by the military regime of Abdul Hameed, a student, on
11th June, 1981 after a controversial trial in a military tribunal left a
visible mark on Balochi literature. The Baloch intellectuals were quick to
react, calling it another vindictive execution of a patriot by the Pakistani
rulers. Anwar Shadman Sajidi, in a poem entitled Dashte Pull,
allegorically paints a pleasant picture and a graceful count of Hameed's
execution. The poem is beautifully composed with lovely imageries. It
says the painful execution has taken place for a cause which never dies
. Mansoor Baloch's poem Yazda June nama, says the dawn of 11th June
looks miserable. It has come out with tears, but taunting and jeering.
.The day demands an end to atrocities once and for a. Mubarak Kazi's
Chun, says blood which was shed will not be in vain. It will provide a red
light to guide many others . Biya Ke Rawien, a poem by Fazal Khaliq, in
an oblique reference to the event, urges the youth to follow the path
shown by Hameed in order to vindicate Baloch honour and avoid.
taunting for generations. The poem exhorts the people to follow the
glorious path which brings the people to a great win.
11th June, 1981 after a controversial trial in a military tribunal left a
visible mark on Balochi literature. The Baloch intellectuals were quick to
react, calling it another vindictive execution of a patriot by the Pakistani
rulers. Anwar Shadman Sajidi, in a poem entitled Dashte Pull,
allegorically paints a pleasant picture and a graceful count of Hameed's
execution. The poem is beautifully composed with lovely imageries. It
says the painful execution has taken place for a cause which never dies
. Mansoor Baloch's poem Yazda June nama, says the dawn of 11th June
looks miserable. It has come out with tears, but taunting and jeering.
.The day demands an end to atrocities once and for a. Mubarak Kazi's
Chun, says blood which was shed will not be in vain. It will provide a red
light to guide many others . Biya Ke Rawien, a poem by Fazal Khaliq, in
an oblique reference to the event, urges the youth to follow the path
shown by Hameed in order to vindicate Baloch honour and avoid.
taunting for generations. The poem exhorts the people to follow the
glorious path which brings the people to a great win.
