Unbroken Legacy
Remembering BSO Azad’s Fallen Comrades of October
1. Martyr Zubair Zahid
Zubair Zahid, son of Zahid Baloch, was born in 1995 in the coastal town of Balochistan, Pasni. He was an indeterminate student at Inter College Pasni when he participated in the students political activities and became an active member of BSO Azad Pasni Zone. He played an important role in organizing political and literary activities and mobilizing young students for the greater cause of Balochistan. Despite repeated threats from security agencies to abandon the political activities, he remained committed to the organization and his belief in political struggle. He was abducted on 8 September 2011 from Zero Point, Gwadar, and a month later his bullet-riddled body, bearing severe signs of torture, was recovered on 3 October 2011 in Gwadar. His dedication, courage, and commitment to peaceful political struggle remain an important part of his legacy. We remember our young fallen comrade in the long struggle for the liberation of owe motherland.
2. Martyr Hasil Baloch
Hasil Baloch, son of Master Arz Muhammad, was born on January 2, 1995, in Mandeel village of Mashkai, Balochistan, where he received his early education before pursuing intermediate studies at Inter College Awaran. During his student years, he joined Baloch Students Organization Azad (BSO Azad) and became an active political activist, later serving as president of BSO Azad Mashkai Zone. He played an important role in organizing political activities across the region and was known for his commitment to the national movement and interest in revolutionary literature. Despite facing surveillance, state pressure, and disruptions to his education because of his political activities, he remained committed to peaceful political activism. On October 5, 2016, Hasil Baloch was killed during a military operation conducted by Pakistani security forces in Kolwah, Awaran. He is remembered for his organizational dedication, political commitment, and the sacrifices he made while pursuing his ideological convictions.
3. Martyr Haroon Zehri
Haroon Zehri, son of Rauf Zehri, was born in the United Arab Emirates, where he received his early education and completed his matriculation before returning with his family to their ancestral home in Khatan, Khuzdar, Balochistan. He continued his education at Khuzdar Degree College and later pursued a Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Balochistan in Shaal (Quetta). Following the 2006 Council Session, he joined Baloch Students Organization Azad (BSO Azad) and became an active participant in student politics, working to address students’ social issues and promote political awareness. His activism led to repeated detentions and the registration of cases against him by Pakistani authorities. He continued his political activities despite these challenges and participated in protests against the enforced disappearance of BSO Azad Vice Chairman Zakir Majeed. On October 7, 2012, Haroon Zehri was killed in Khuzdar in an attack attributed by BSO Azad to state-sponsored religious extremists. He is remembered for his dedication to student politics, his commitment to political activism, and his contributions to the Baloch national movement.
4. Martyr Yousuf Baloch
Yousuf Baloch was a resident of Basima, Balochistan, where he received his early and primary education. He began his political journey during his student years and joined BSO Azad at a young age, becoming a committed member of the organization’s Basima Zone. He remained associated with the organization and its political activities until his martyrdom on 9 October 2013. Despite his short life, he inspired other young people through his dedication and participation in organizational work. His remembrance reflects the commitment of young Baloch students who devoted themselves to political activism and the Baloch national movement.
5. Martyr Waheed Baloch
Waheed Baloch, son of Balach, was born in Khuzdar, Balochistan, where he received his early education and completed his matriculation. At a young age, he became involved in literary and political circles and joined Baloch Students Organization Azad (BSO Azad), engaging in student politics and studying the political and ideological dimensions of the Baloch national movement. Despite his young age, he actively participated in political activities and remained committed to his convictions despite repeated threats from Pakistani security agencies. On August 8, 2011, he was forcibly disappeared from Khuzdar by Pakistani intelligence personnel. After approximately two months of enforced disappearance, his mutilated body, bearing extensive signs of torture, was recovered in Khuzdar on October 9, 2011, alongside the body of Ghulam Ullah Baloch. Waheed is remembered for his early political engagement, organizational commitment, and the circumstances of his death, which became part of the wider record of allegations concerning enforced disappearances and violence against Baloch student activists.
6. Martyr Mohammad Shafi Baloch
Mohammad Shafi Baloch, son of Haji Jangi Khan Mengal, was a resident of Anjira, Surab, Balochistan, where he received his primary education before pursuing Islamic studies at Tablighi College in Hub and intermediate studies at Government Degree College Khuzdar. Due to financial constraints, he later completed his Bachelor of Arts degree as an external candidate while also participating in regional cricket. He began his political activities during his matriculation years with BSO Pajjar and later joined Baloch Students Organization Azad (BSO Azad), where he actively participated in organizing events, mobilizing students, and distributing political literature to raise awareness about the Baloch national movement. He also challenged traditional tribal practices and advocated against the treatment of local communities that he considered unjust, reportedly facing threats, torture, and imprisonment as a result. On August 7, 2011, he was forcibly disappeared from the premises of Aga Khan University Hospital in Karachi by Pakistani intelligence agencies. After approximately two months in captivity, his bullet-riddled body was recovered in Baghbana, Khuzdar, on October 10, 2011. Mohammad Shafi is remembered for his political activism, efforts to promote awareness among students, and commitment to the causes he pursued throughout his life.
7. Martyr Fida Baloch
Fida Baloch, son of Arz Mohammad, belonged to Mandeel, Mashkai, district Awaran, Balochistan. He studied in his hometown before pursuing engineering studies at the Balochistan University of Information and Technology, Quetta. He joined student politics in the platform of BSO Azad and became an committed member of Shaal Zone. A dedicated political activist and close friend of Qambar Chakar, he worked to mobilize hundreds of young people. During political activism he maintained a strong interest in revolutionary literature concerning oppressed nations. Despite threats from colonial Pakistani security agencies to abandon the political activities and disassociate from BSO Azad, he remained committed to the national struggle and organizational responsibilities. He was abducted from Quetta on 23 March 2014 by occupying Pakistani intelligence agencies and his bullet-riddled body was recovered on 19 October 2015 in Gajjar, Mashkai, Awaran. His life and political commitment remain part of the remembrance of BSO Azad’s activists who lost their lives for the liberation of Balochistan.
8. Martyr Zahoor Baloch
Zahoor Baloch, son of Mir Haider, was a resident of Mastung, Balochistan, where he received his early education. During his intermediate years he joined student politics and became an active member of BSO Azad Mastung Zone. He joined the organization at a young age and dedicated himself to political activism and mobilizing young people for the restoration of Balochistan’s state. He faced threats from occupying Pakistani security agencies because of his political activities but he chose the path to stand by his organization and ideological convictions. He was abducted from Mastung city on 21 September 2010 by occupying Pakistani military and his bullet-riddled body, bearing signs of severe torture, was recovered on 21 October 2010 in Ganji Doori, Mastung. Zahoor is remembered for his courage, organizational commitment, and revolutionary role for the decolonisation struggle of the nation. He chose martyrdom instead of stepping back from the national struggle and became an immortal character in Balochistan liberation movement.
9. Martyr Kumar Baloch
Kumar Baloch, son of Muhammad Ishaq, was born on 5 February 1996 in Kohrdo Jaho, Awaran, Balochistan. He received his early education at Government High School Kohrdo Jaho and later completed his intermediate education before pursuing a private Bachelor of Arts degree. He went for further study, although financial difficulties and his political commitment prevented him from continuing his higher education, he studied. Known for his kindness, modest nature, love of education, passion for cricket, and love for his people, he was also always seen involved in the social activities of his village. He began his political career with BSO Azad in 2009 and served in different organizational positions, eventually becoming the organiser of Jaho Zone. He was active and educated his fellow friends for a well established and free society, he was seen as threat by the colonise. He was targeted and assassinated by occupying Pakistan backed religious extremists in Korak Jaho, Awaran, on 23 October 2016. His life is remembered for his dedication to knowledge social service, and his commitment towards the national struggle.
10. Martyr Majeed Zehri
Majeed Zehri, son of Haji Ramzan Zehri, hailing from Zehri, Khuzdar, Balochistan. He was a school student from Khuzdar, who studied in the eighth grade at Model Public School Khuzdar. Originally from Zehri, he later moved with his family to Khuzdar city because of his father’s work. Despite his young age, he became a member of BSO Azad’s Gull Bahar Unit and actively participated in the organization’s political activities. He was abducted by occupying Pakistani security agencies on 18 October 2010 from his father’s construction work office in Khuzdar, in front of several people. His body was recovered from Rabia Khuzdari Road in Khuzdar on 24 October 2010. Remembered as a talented sports enthusiast and a courageous young activist, Majeed’s martyrdom by colonial state represents the tragic loss of a student whose political involvement began during his early school years. He began his student politics from school level and educated himself in real sense of national responsibility. He chose martyrdom instead of bowing his head against the colonial state. He will be remembered as a revolutionary hero in the long liberation struggle for the independence of Balochistan.