Given the Venezuela-like situation in Balochistan, take immediate action against Asim Munir

US-based Hindu Baloch leader Dr Tara Chand urges Donald Trump to act

Islamabad (Pakistan) – US-based Baloch leader Dr Tara Chand has appealed to Donald Trump to support the Baloch people. While backing the action taken in Venezuela, he stated that Trump arrested Maduro and freed the people there from the oppression of the ruling regime. He urged that a similar stand be taken for the people of Balochistan as well. In particular, he demanded that strict action be initiated against Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir. Pakistan’s Balochistan province has been facing instability and political conflict for many years. A large section of the population is dissatisfied with the functioning of the Government and the military and is demanding an independent nation.

Former member of the Balochistan Assembly, former State Minister, and President of the ‘Baloch American Congress’, Dr Tara Chand, has written at length on social media on this issue. Addressing US President Trump directly, he said that just as support was extended to the people of Venezuela in their struggle for freedom, similar support should be given to the people of Balochistan for their rights.

Similarities between Munir and Maduro

Dr Tara Chand stated that Venezuelan ruler Nicolás Maduro allowed the country’s natural resources to be diverted to China. On similar lines, Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir is also earning huge profits by selling Balochistan’s natural and maritime resources. Hence, there is a clear similarity in their methods of functioning.

Allegation of double standards

Dr Tara Chand further alleged that Munir’s stance is hypocritical. On one hand, he facilitates China’s access to resources, while on the other, those same resources are used to mislead the United States. Therefore, Trump should take strict action against Munir, just as he did against Maduro.

The Pakistani Army termed it dangerous

According to Dr Tara Chand, Maduro’s regime was involved in drug trafficking, arms smuggling, human rights violations, and spreading instability. In the same way, the Pakistani Army is encouraging terrorist tendencies and has become a serious threat to global stability. Under the leadership of Asim Munir, the Army is committing daily atrocities against the Baloch people and should be held accountable for crimes against humanity.