In a disturbing incident, Pak forces have abandoned 36 Zamabad drivers in the Chagai desert amid severe heat. Reportedly, the Frontier Corps, a paramilitary force, harassed and tortured the drivers before forcing them to leave their vehicles and march into the desert. This brutal treatment has led to numerous drivers suffering from dehydration and starvation, with at least one reported death due to the extreme conditions.
Images and videos circulating on social media depict the drivers in dire straits, struggling to survive in the harsh desert environment. Reports suggest that many of these individuals are near the Reko Diq area, facing severe thirst and exhaustion, raising concerns about further potential fatalities.
This incident is not unprecedented in the region. The Chagai desert’s perilous conditions have previously claimed the lives of drivers under similar circumstances. The Pak Army, which has a long history of human rights abuses, including raiding civilian homes, harassing locals, enforcing disappearances, and engaging in extrajudicial killings, is implicated in this latest incident. Since March 27, 1948, the Baloch community has faced ongoing violence and oppression, contributing to a grim legacy of conflict and human rights violations in the region.