Archive · 6 Nov 2025
Baloch Rights Group Reports Pakistani Airstrike Injuring Nine Civilians Near Quetta
A human rights group in Pakistan says that the Pakistani army dropped bombs from the sky in a mountain area called Chiltan Hills.
Nine young people were having a picnic and got hurt.
The group, called Paank, believes the army is doing this often and hurting innocent people while they say they are fighting bad guys.
Paank also said that the government is trying to hide what happened and won't let people investigate.
They mentioned a similar event happened before where people were killed.
Paank wants the United Nations to investigate and for Pakistan to follow rules that protect people during conflicts.
They believe these attacks will keep happening if no one is held responsible.
At least nine Baloch civilians were injured in an alleged Pakistani military airstrike in the Chiltan Hills near Quetta.
The Baloch rights organization Paank stated the victims were picnicking at the time of the aerial bombardment on October 28.
Paank accused Pakistani authorities of attempting to conceal the incident and of a pattern of indiscriminate air operations endangering civilians.
The organization cited a previous drone strike on October 5, 2025 (year discrepancy), in Kalat district that allegedly killed six civilians.
Paank called for an independent investigation by the UN and international human rights organizations, citing alleged breaches of domestic and international law.
- Who
- Nine Baloch civilians, Pakistani military forces, Paank (Baloch National Movement's Human Rights Department).
- What
- An aerial attack by Pakistani military forces allegedly injured nine Baloch civilians who were picnicking in the Chiltan Hills.
- When
- October 28.
- Where
- Chiltan Hills, on the outskirts of Quetta, Balochistan.
- Why
- According to Paank, the attack was part of indiscriminate air operations and counter-insurgency efforts. Paank alleges civilians are endangered in operations where no verified militant presence is established.
Baloch Rights Organisation (Paank)
Pakistani Authorities
Nature of the Incident
Baloch Rights Organisation (Paank)
An aerial bombardment by Pakistani forces struck a group of civilians having a picnic, causing nine injuries. This is part of a wider pattern of indiscriminate air operations endangering civilians and a breach of domestic and international law.
Pakistani Authorities
The incident is part of Pakistan's ongoing counter-insurgency operations, and credible evidence of militants being present has not been established locally.
Government Response and Transparency
Baloch Rights Organisation (Paank)
Pakistani authorities have attempted to conceal the incident, denied responsibility for civilian deaths in similar past incidents, announced no independent investigation, pressured victims' families to remain silent, and restricted media access to the site.
Pakistani Authorities
The government is engaged in counter-insurgency operations, implying any actions taken are in response to security threats.
- Date of Incident
- October 28
- Location
- Chiltan Hills, near Quetta, Balochistan
- Victims
- Nine Baloch civilians injured (Jahanzaib Mohammad Shahi, Imrani Sumalani, Maqbool Ahmed, Zahid Baloch, Manzoor Ahmed, Daulat Khan, Arbab Baloch, Rafeeq Lehri, and Wajid Ali)
- Alleged Perpetrator
- Pakistani military forces
- Previous Incident (Cited by Paank)
- October 5, 2025 (Note: Year discrepancy in source, stated as 2025, likely intended as a recent past year), drone strike in Moola Pass, Zehri, District Kalat, killed six civilians and injured three.
Sources
Balochistan sees surge in targeted killings; five bodies recovered
2025 could be deadliest year in decade for Pakistan: Security report
Pakistan: Armed men target police station and check post in Balochistan
Nine Baloch Civilians Hurt In Pakistan Army Airstrike Near Quetta’s Chiltan Hills, Says Baloch Rights Organisation Paank
