Slogan for independent Balochistan raised during Imran Khan's address in US

Balochs living in the US have been raising their voice against alleged atrocities, disappearance and human rights violations in Balochistan by Pakistani security forces

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan
Press Trust of India Washington
1 min read Last Updated : Jul 22 2019 | 9:49 AM IST

A group of Baloch youths raised slogans against Pakistan and in favour of an independent Balochistan during the address of Prime Minister Imran Khan at an indoor stadium here.

Khan was addressing a massive gathering of Pakistani-Americans when the Baloch youths suddenly stood up from their seats and started raising the slogan.

Balochs living in the US have been raising their voice against alleged atrocities, disappearance and human rights violations in Balochistan by Pakistani security forces. 
 

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The three Baloch youths who were raising anti-Pakistan slogans were far away from the main podium, where Khan was speaking. He could continue his address uninterrupted. About two minutes-and-half later, local security personnel forced them to leave the indoor auditorium.
 

A few supporters of Imran Khan were seen pushing them from behind and asking them to leave the arena. 

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Topics :Imran KhanBalochistanPakistan US relations

First Published: Jul 22 2019 | 7:20 AM IST

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