The Baloch National Front (BNF), comprising different nationalist organisations, had given a shutter down strike call in Baluchistan against the nuclear blasts that had been carried out 12 years ago on May 28 in Raskoh area of Chaghai district, as a tit-for-tat response to India’s tests May 11 of the same year. The Baluch people of surrounding areas still suffer enormously and a draught had hit Baluchistan soon after the nuclear explosion. Also Radio activity, leukimia, cancer and numerous genital diseases have been reported from the different surrounding regions. Since the dirty nuclear blast Baloch have been observing 28 May as a black day, each year this day Baloch protest and demand of the International Community to sent a team of independent experts to determine the after effects of these explosions in Baluchistan.
The shutter down strike was observed in different parts of the province including Noshki, Dalbandin, Kalat, Mastung, Khuzdar, Kharan, Panjgoor, Turbat and other Baloch dominated areas of the province. Black flags were also hoisted at different locations marking the protest against the nuclear blasts.
Meanwhile demonstrations were held in Baluch populated areas against nuclear blasts. According to details the Baluch of Karachi also took to streets on the BNF’s protest call and demonstrated against nuclear blasts in Baluchistan on 28 May 1998. Leaders of BNF, BSO-azaad and other strongly condemn the then Pakistani rulers for choosing the Baluch land as their nuclear test zone.
The Baloch Hal News
QUETTA: A shutter down strike was observed in major parts of Balochistan on Friday protesting against using Balochistan for nuclear explosion that took place in Chagai hills on May 28, 1998.
The protest call was made by the Baloch National Front and supported by all the Baloch nationalist oganisations.
A partial strike was observed in the capital of Baluchistan as business establishments in major part of the city remained closed for the day. Baloch Students Organization (BSO-Azad) held a seminar at the University of Balochistan condemning the atomic blast in Balochistan.
Speakers said after the nuclear blast, precautionary measures were not taken in Balochistan causing radiation and risking the lives of the people.
Khuzdar: Complete shutter down was observed in the district. All shops and trading centers even some eating houses remained closed during the day due to which people faced difficulties.
Kalat: Activists of BNF blocked the RCD Highway for three hours in protest against the nuclear explosion in Chagai. Most of the business and commercial establishments remained closed for the day following the shutter down strike call made by BNF.
Mastung: shutter down also affected routine business in Mastung Town. BNF activists wore black armbands to mark the black day. They also displayed black flags on several places as a protest against the nuclear explosion in Balochistan.
Chagai: in Chagai district strike was peace as elsewhere. Shops and eating houses even chemists’ shop also remained closed for the day.
Panjgur: all the shops, banks, bazaars, markets and other commercial establishments remained closed following the strike call made by BNF. The people also wore black ribbon to observe the black day.
Surab: Business activities in Surab came to a grinding halt due to strike, all the shops were closed for all day. The workers of Baloch Students Organization (BSO-Azad) wore black armbands and marched various Roads to look after the strike.
Gwadar: Complete shutter down strike was observed and activists of BNF wore black armbands to mark the black day. Business activities were closed till 6:00 pm after that some shops were opened.
Naushki, Nal, Lasbela, Hub Town, Turbat, Tump, Mand, Pasni, Jiwanri, Kharan, and Besima, where business activities came to a complete halt and all the shopping and trade centres remained closed for the day. People wore black ribbons to mark the black day.
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