Dr. Imdad Baloch, Chairman BSO (united), Balochistan.
BSO Chairman Dr. Imdad Baloch goes on Hunger Strike for the
release of Dr. Allah Nazar and all other illegal Political detainees.
Karachi.Oct.3, 2005: Dr. Imdad Baloch, Chairman Baloch students Organization (BSO-United) announced in a press conference at Karachi
Press Club today, that he is going to start hunger strike till death, starting the October 3rd, 2005, until all Baloch political workers and
student leaders including Dr. Allah Nazar, Abdul Nabi Bangulzai, Ali Nawaz, Akhtar Nadeem, Ali Asghar Bangulzai, Hafiz Saeed, Abid Saleh,
Zahid Saleh and others Baloch illegal detainees are released from Pakistani jails and detention cells. Pakistani ISI kidnapped Chairman
Dr. Imdad Baloch on March 24th, 2005, along with other seven BSO leaders from Karachi, after they had joined a peaceful protest against
the military operation in Balochistan, in which 70 Baloch died and more than 200 were injured. Dr. Imdad Baloch and his three friends were
released in May 2005, reported torture and degrading inhuman treatment during detention. The other three BSO leaders, including Dr. Allah
Nazar are still in Jail and their families have reported that all three men have been tortured using electric shocks. Among these three, the
Condition Of Dr. Allah Nazar is said to be especially grave, who is partially paralyzed and reportedly unable to speak or recognize anyone as
result of electric shocks and torture. His family has expressed concern that his injuries may result in complete paralysis unless he receives
immediate medical treatment in a hospital. However, the authorities have reportedly denied the men access to medical treatment."
Human Right Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) and Amnesty International have shown concerns over the torture reports. In their press
release it says, “It is obvious that the illegal detentions and torture in custody are one part of a broader strategy of intimidation and
harassment being pursued across the country. During the first seven months of the year, political activists, journalists and other citizens
expressing dissent have all been picked up and subjected to similar intimidation. It also seems personnel of agencies and police are
acting with growing impunity in carrying out such illegal acts."
“HRCP demands all illegally detained people held in the country be produced before courts, and charged if they are guilty of any unlawful
act. It also calls for civil society groups to be given access to detained persons. The tactic of illegally arresting people can do nothing to
dampen dissent, but will only add to the anger and frustration growing in the country, adding to the already existing threat of further violence
and
Mayhem. ”
After the Press Conference, Dr. Imdad Baloch sat on hunger strike in front of Karachi Press clubs. Many members of Baloch Student
Organization (BSO-United) were also with him. "After my Martyrdom, The Secretary General Of BSO-United Saeed Yousuf will continue the
Hunger strike till death," said Dr. Imdad Baloch.
Baloch Society Of North America strongly Condemn the Pakistani stateTerrorism, its arrogant anti-Baloch policies, illegal detention and
torture of BSO's ex-cahirman Dr. Allah Nazar, Goher Baloch, Akhtar Nadeem, Jan Mohd Marri, Ali Asgher and all other detainees and
demands their immediate release. BSO-NA stands by with their brothers and sisters in Balochistan on their on going protests and huger
strikes for the release of these political activist and we ask the international community to please intervene and help to stop these human
right violations and abuses in Balochistan.
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 and Oppressive policies of Pakistani and Iranian Governments against Baloch people and our Baloch land (Balochistan), and to bring their Human Rights Violations in Balochistan into the world’s Notice.
