GWADAR: Fisherman Killed, Another Injured in Attack by Pakistani Coast Guard

QUETTA: In a recent attack by the Pakistani Coast Guard, at least one Baloch fisherman was killed, and another injured off the coast of Gwadar, Balochistan.

The incident took place in the Jiwani area, where the fishermen were targeted under the direct orders of Major Ahmed of the Pakistani army.

The victims were identified as Abdul Ghaffar Baloch, who was killed, and Abdul Sadiq, who sustained injuries. The Coast Guard also destroyed their boat and subjected them to violent treatment.

This incident has once again raised alarms among the local population of Gwadar, who have long voiced concerns about the harassment and violence directed at fishermen by state forces, particularly the Coast Guard.

Despite being at the centre of major development projects and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the region continues to suffer from basic deficiencies, such as poor water quality and inadequate employment opportunities.

Local fishermen have consistently organised large-scale protests, often involving thousands of people, to voice their opposition to ongoing oppression and exploitation. However, the state has failed to offer meaningful solutions, leaving the people of Gwadar increasingly disillusioned with empty promises.

On November 16, the Coast Guard torched several vehicles and tortured the drivers in the Panwan area of Jiwani, Gwadar. The following day, peaceful protesters, including women and children, were fired upon while demonstrating.