Renowned Baloch car racer Tariq Baloch becomes latest victim of Pakistan’s ‘kill and dump’ tactic in troubled Balochistan

The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has strongly condemned the killing of popular car racer Tariq Baloch, calling it another example of Pakistan’s ongoing 'kill and dump' policy of violence in Balochistan. The group said his murder is part of a broader pattern of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings used to silence Baloch voices.

Tariq Baloch, son of well-known racer Ibraheem Kalamati from Jiwani in Gwadar district, was reportedly abducted by Pakistan's law enforcement agencies on the night of 11 May. Just hours later, his body was found dumped in Palliri, near Jewani, on the morning of 12 May.



Tariq was admired across Pakistan and Iran for his racing talent. "His death shows that in Balochistan, even being a public figure or a sportsman doesn't protect you," said the BYC in a statement.

This was not the first time Tariq had been targeted. In February, both Tariq and his brother Salman were allegedly picked up by Pakistan’s Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD). They were released due to a lack of evidence.

“This time, however, Tariq did not return alive,” the BYC said. The group criticised the “kill and dump” tactic that has become common in the region, affecting not only activists but also students, teachers, workers and public figures.

Baloch activists around the world have blamed the Pakistani state for Tariq's murder. During a rally in Quetta, Baloch leader Mahrang Baloch said, “For every Baloch you murder, many more will rise. Our future generations will continue this resistance.”

The Pakistani government has not responded to these accusations or shown any sign of addressing Baloch concerns. This has led to growing anger and political distance among Balochs.

At the same time, the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) released a statement titled “A New Order Has Become Inevitable in the Region”. The BLA claimed that Pakistan is a global hub of terrorism and said the world must recognise it as a “terrorist state.”

According to the BLA, Pakistan’s military and intelligence services support deadly terror groups like LeT, JeM and ISIS. The group also criticised Pakistan’s nuclear status, calling it dangerous for global peace.

The BLA said that without any outside help, they have managed to weaken a nuclear power through armed struggle. Under Operation Herof, the BLA claimed responsibility for 71 attacks across 51 locations, including areas like Quetta, Kech, Panjgur, and Nushki. These attacks reportedly targeted military bases, police stations, transport vehicles and highways.

Jeeyand Baloch, a spokesperson for the group, said: “There can be no peace until Pakistan is removed. We will continue our fight for a free and peaceful Balochistan.”

The BLA has asked the international community to stop ignoring Balochistan’s struggle and take action before the region sees more bloodshed and instability.

Inputs from agencies