Martyr Hasil Baloch
A symbol of commitment
January 2, 1995 – October 5, 2016
Hasil Baloch, son of Master Arz Muhammad, was born on January 2, 1995, in Mandeel village of Mashkai, Balochistan. He got his early education from his hometown and later studied intermediate at Inter College Awaran. When he was studying in his intermediate years, Baloch nationalism was rapidly growing in root level of Baloch nation’s consciousness.
Baloch students politics was expanded across Balochistan and youth were joining the Baloch national cause in the platform of students organisations. Hasil Baloch participated in the student activism and joined students politics on the platform of Baloch Students Organisation Azad. He was not only an active member but a hardworking and committed activist, he was soon elected as president of BSO Azad Mashkai Zone. Under the zonal presidency he played an ideal role in coordinating the organization’s political activities across the Mashkai region. A dedicated activist, he was widely known for his deep commitment to the national movement and his keen interest in revolutionary literature.
Under his leadership, the zone sustained its political work despite severe crackdowns by occupying Pakistani state. Escalating state pressure and persistent surveillance disrupted his formal education, targeting him for his advocacy and political organizing under the banner of BSO Azad. A staunch believer in political activism, he was repeatedly targeted for exercising peaceful political struggle. But he never weakened his sprite neither he stepped back from the national cause.
On October 5, 2016, Hasil Baloch was martyred during a military operation conducted by occupying Pakistani security forces in Kolwah, Awaran. His dedication and sacrifices remain a recognised chapter in the history of Baloch political struggle. When political circumstances were harsh, he stood for his nation and kept his legitimate struggle against the colonial Pakistani state until his last breath.
BSO Azad pays richest tribute to the fallen comrade who kept struggling for the independence of his motherland. It’s been ten years, he is not among us, but his ideology and legacy is continued through the brave comrades of the organisation.