Pakistani forces’ brutal checkpoints in Balochistan claim child’s life, expose state neglect of civilians

A young child lost her life in Balochistan’s Uthal region after being denied timely medical help due to prolonged security checks carried out by Pakistani forces, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

According to The Balochistan Post, the incident occurred overnight between Tuesday and Wednesday at the Uthal checkpoint. Several passenger buses en route from Balochistan were stopped for what witnesses described as unnecessarily long and harsh inspections. The checking began around 3 a.m. and continued until sunrise, leaving travellers stranded for hours without access to medical or emergency assistance.

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One passenger stated that the child’s parents repeatedly pleaded with security officials after their daughter’s condition deteriorated, but their requests were ignored. “The