Expressing grave concern over the rapidly deepening strategic ties between China and Pakistan, prominent Baloch leader and human rights activist Mir Yar Baloch has sought India’s support, warning that Chinese troops could be deployed in Pakistan’s Balochistan province within the next few months.
In an open letter addressed to India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Mir Yar Baloch cautioned that any Chinese military presence on Baloch soil would not only endanger the future of Balochistan but also pose an “unimaginable and alarming threat” to India’s long-term security. The letter, written from Pakistani territory, underscores growing anxieties among Baloch nationalists over Beijing’s expanding footprint in the region.
Sharing the letter on X (formerly Twitter) on January 1, the first day of the new year, Mir Yar Baloch also tagged Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reiterating his unwavering support for India. He identified himself as a representative of the “Republic of Balochistan,” which Baloch nationalist leaders claim to have declared independent from Pakistan in May 2025.
Mir Yar Baloch announced that the Republic of Balochistan plans to observe “2026 Balochistan Global Diplomatic Week” in the first week of the new year, aimed at establishing direct engagement with countries across the world and seeking international recognition and support.
In his letter, he accused Pakistan of subjecting Balochistan to decades of systematic repression, alleging state-sponsored terrorism, enforced disappearances, human rights violations, and sustained violence against pro-independence voices. He argued that the time has come to address the crisis at its roots to ensure lasting peace and sovereignty for the Baloch people.
Warning of an imminent escalation, Mir Yar Baloch wrote that if Baloch defensive and pro-independence forces continue to be ignored and weakened, China could deploy its troops under the pretext of protecting strategic projects. He specifically pointed to the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), claiming that the project has reached a “final stage” and that its critical routes pass through Balochistan—potentially providing justification for Chinese military deployment.
“If Chinese military boots land on Baloch soil against the will of 60 million Baloch people,” he warned, “it will not only destabilize the region but also create a grave and unprecedented security challenge for India.”
The letter strongly criticized the China–Pakistan strategic alliance, describing it as a direct threat to regional stability. At the same time, Mir Yar Baloch praised India’s security policies and its firm stance against Pakistan-backed terrorism. He also lauded India’s reported “Operation Sindoor,” conducted in response to the Pahalgam terror attack in Kashmir that killed 26 people, calling it a reflection of “extraordinary courage and a firm commitment to regional security and justice.”
Highlighting historical and cultural links between India and Balochistan, Mir Yar Baloch referenced the Hinglaj Mata Temple (Nani Mandir) and the adjoining national park, describing them as living symbols of shared civilizational and spiritual ties. He suggested that these bonds could serve as a foundation not only for cultural engagement but also for strategic cooperation between India and Balochistan.
Concluding his letter, Mir Yar Baloch extended New Year greetings to the people of India and expressed hope that New Delhi would play a more proactive role in regional security—one that, he said, could significantly benefit the people and future of Balochistan.
