The Baloch Yakjehti Committee’s (BYC) recent actions—storming a morgue to retrieve bodies and organizing violent protests—represent a direct challenge to the state’s monopoly on violence, a cornerstone of state sovereignty. The state’s authority is predicated on its exclusive right to control and regulate force, whether through law enforcement or military means. BYC’s actions undermine this principle, raising significant questions about the balance of power in the region.
By forcibly removing bodies from Civil Hospital’s morgue, those of militants involved in the Jaffar Express attack, BYC demonstrated a willingness to operate outside legal frameworks. This act of defiance not only disregards state authority but also signals their capacity to mobilize supporters for actions that disrupt institutional order.
The violent protests that followed on March 21, 2025, further exemplify the BYC’s challenge to state control. Originally aimed at recovering the bodies of individuals killed during the Jaffar Express operation, the demonstration escalated into deadly clashes, resulting in fatalities and injuries. The allegation that BYC leaders incited protesters to open fire on police and civilians underscores the group’s willingness to utilize violence as a means of achieving their objectives.
Moreover, the FIR against BYC leaders—including charges of forcibly taking bodies, inciting violence, property damage, and promoting racial hatred—paints a picture of a group operating as a parallel force in the region. Their actions reflect more than just defiance; they reveal a calculated effort to challenge the state’s dominance over narratives of violence and justice.
