National Party’s Provincial Women Secretary, Kalsoom Naz Baloch, Condemns Violence at Bolan Medical College

Independent Report. Quetta. Nov. 13
Kalsoom Naz Baloch, Provincial Women Secretary of the National Party, has strongly condemned the clash between student organizations at Bolan Medical College and the subsequent security forces’ baton charge, shelling, and arrests.¹ She demanded the immediate release of arrested students and action against police personnel involved in violence.

Baloch expressed concern that the incident is part of a larger conspiracy to create an atmosphere of fear and intimidation in Balochistan, ultimately leading to the closure of educational institutions for marginalized communities. She emphasized that students have remained the primary target of enforced disappearances and violence in the region.

Key demands include:

– *Immediate Release of Arrested Students*: Baloch urged authorities to release students arrested during the clash.
– *Action Against Police Personnel*: She demanded accountability for police involved in violence.
– *Reopening of College and Hostel*: Baloch called for the immediate reopening of the college and hostel to restore normalcy.
– *Appeal to Student Organizations*: She urged student organizations to avoid violence over minor issues.

By condemning the violence and advocating for peaceful resolution, Kalsoom Naz Baloch reaffirms National Party’s commitment to protecting students’ rights and promoting harmony in educational institutions.