Staff Reporter:
Security situation in Balochistan has once again come into sharp focus after senior PPP leader and provincial minister Mir Sadiq Umrani highlighted serious threats to his life and growing law and order challenges in the province.
Speaking on the floor of the Balochistan Assembly and in public statements, Mir Sadiq Umrani revealed that his residence has been targeted five times. The minister expressed deep concern over the safety of public representatives, stating that even as a senior minister he does not feel secure. He also pointed out severe travel restrictions, noting that many roads and highways remain unsafe, forcing lawmakers to take longer, indirect routes — often via Karachi — to reach their constituencies.
Government Response
Balochistan Home Minister Mir Ziaullah Langove promptly responded to the allegations, assuring that the provincial government is fully committed to safeguarding the lives and properties of all citizens, including ministers and elected representatives.
Langove stated that security arrangements have already been strengthened across the province. Each Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) has been provided with six security personnel, while additional guards have been deployed for ministers. He described the current measures as adequate given the prevailing security environment.
The Home Minister urged political leaders to actively assist law enforcement by identifying individuals involved in terrorism and extortion. He stressed that there should be “no ambiguity or silence” on such matters and called for collective condemnation of terrorism without any justification or support for violent elements.
Langove further informed that security forces are carrying out intelligence-based operations throughout Balochistan, targeting militant networks, arresting suspects, and neutralizing threats. He reaffirmed that all available resources are being utilized to ensure public safety and restore stability.
Ongoing Challenges
This exchange between the two senior leaders underscores the persistent security concerns in Balochistan, where political figures continue to raise alarms about threats and unsafe conditions, even as the government maintains that proactive measures and operations are underway to improve the situation.
