Mahrang Baloch And The BYC – OpEd
In the volatile landscape of Balochistan, where genuine grievances often collide with violent insurgency, the emergence of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) under the leadership of Dr. Mahrang Baloch has sparked both hope and controversy. While BYC claims to champion human rights and justice for the Baloch people, mounting evidence suggests that its activism is not only selective but dangerously aligned with terrorist outfits like the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF).
Mahrang Baloch has positioned herself as a voice for the voiceless, particularly in the campaign for “missing persons.” However, her actions reveal a disturbing pattern of sympathy and facilitation for known terrorists. After the Jafar Express hijacking, she reportedly snatched the body of a BLA operative, shielding him from state authorities. In another instance, she portrayed Wadood Satakzai—a suicide bomber celebrated by BLA for the Mach attack—as a “missing person,” deliberately misleading the public and international observers.
Her involvement didn’t stop there. Following deadly attacks in Mach and Gwadar, Mahrang attempted to retrieve the bodies of BLA terrorists, further blurring the line between humanitarian concern and militant glorification. The revelation that her own cousin and bodyguard, Sohaib Langove, was killed as a BLA saramchar in Turbat in July 2025 adds a deeply personal layer to her entanglement with insurgent networks.
Despite its growing visibility, the BYC lacks any legal or constitutional status. It operates outside the framework of recognized civil society organizations and has repeatedly pushed an anti-Pakistan, anti-development narrative. Its protest in Gwadar, for instance, was not a spontaneous outcry for rights but a calculated move to disrupt CPEC operations and destabilize the region. Eyewitness accounts and intelligence reports suggest that BLA operatives freely mingled within BYC-led demonstrations, using the platform to mask their presence and recruit sympathizers.
Mahrang’s narrative around “missing persons” has been riddled with inconsistencies. Several individuals she presented as victims of enforced disappearance were later revealed to be suicide bombers in attacks claimed by BLA and BLF. After Pakistan’s airstrikes on terrorist hideouts in Iran, she admitted that families of those killed were present in her protest camp—an inadvertent confession that undermined her own claims of innocence.
Her international engagements, including visits to Norway, raise further questions. These trips are not mere advocacy tours; they are opportunities to meet foreign handlers, secure funding, and amplify anti-Pakistan rhetoric on global platforms. Such activities not only tarnish Pakistan’s image but also obstruct vital development efforts in Balochistan.
The BYC’s ties to BLA and BLF are not speculative—they are documented and deliberate. The group enjoys the backing of Harbyar Marri, a fugitive BLA leader living in London, who continues to incite violence while enjoying the comforts of exile. BYC’s open support for Zaheer Zeb, brother of BLF chief Bashir Zeb, further cements its ideological and operational alignment with RAW-sponsored terror outfits.
These connections are not just symbolic—they translate into real consequences for the people of Balochistan. While BLF and NLA extort poor citizens, abduct innocents, and massacre pilgrims and laborers, BYC remains conspicuously silent. It has never condemned the killings of barbers, children, or women. Its loyalty lies not with the victims but with the perpetrators.
The silence of BYC in the face of brutal violence is not accidental—it is strategic. By refusing to denounce the atrocities committed by BLA and BLF, Mahrang and her organization perpetuate a culture of fear and hopelessness. This vacuum of accountability allows terror outfits to exploit unemployed and disillusioned youth, turning them into instruments of destruction.
Instead of promoting education, employment, and progress, BYC manipulates the narrative to portray Balochistan as a land of despair. This portrayal discourages foreign investment, stalls development projects, and isolates the region from national growth. The ultimate victims are the very people BYC claims to represent.
Mahrang Baloch is not the voice of justice she claims to be. Her actions, affiliations, and silence in the face of terror expose her as a sympathizer and facilitator of insurgency. The BYC, under her leadership, has become a front for extremist agendas, masquerading as a human rights movement while enabling violence and chaos.
The people of Balochistan deserve genuine representation—leaders who prioritize peace, development, and dignity over propaganda and bloodshed. It is time to unmask the facade and hold those who exploit activism for terror accountable.
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