India Rejects Pakistan’s Balochistan Allegations as Violence Exposes Deep-Rooted Internal Challenges

India has strongly dismissed Pakistan’s claims linking New Delhi to the recent wave of militant attacks in Balochistan, calling the accusations frivolous and aimed at diverting attention from Pakistan’s worsening internal security situation. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the allegations reflect a recurring pattern in which Islamabad shifts blame externally instead of addressing the political and governance failures that have fuelled long-standing unrest in the province.

The Indian government reiterated that it has no involvement in the violence and described Pakistan’s statements as an attempt to mask deeper structural problems. Officials in New Delhi stressed that such claims do not contribute to regional stability and only delay meaningful engagement with the real causes of conflict inside Pakistan.

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal rejected Pakistan's baseless allegations on Balochistan attacks. (ANI Video Grab) | Hindustan Times

Surge in Coordinated Attacks Across Balochistan

Balochistan witnessed one of its most intense waves of violence in recent years, with coordinated militant attacks reported across multiple cities, including Quetta, Gwadar, Mastung, and Panjgur. Security installations, police stations, and key infrastructure were among the targets, highlighting the operational reach of militant groups operating in the province.

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), designated as a terrorist organisation by both Pakistan and the United States, claimed responsibility for several of the attacks. Pakistani authorities reported large-scale counter-operations in response, stating that more than 140 militants were killed. However, independent verification of casualty figures remains limited, and reports indicate that civilians and security personnel were also among those affected, underscoring the human cost of the escalation.

India Highlights Long-Standing Grievances in the Province

India’s MEA said the unrest in Balochistan cannot be separated from decades of political marginalisation, economic neglect, and allegations of human rights violations. The province, despite being rich in natural resources, has remained Pakistan’s poorest region, with persistent demands from local communities for greater autonomy and fairer distribution of revenues.

International human rights groups and analysts have repeatedly raised concerns over enforced disappearances, suppression of political dissent, and the heavy-handed role of security forces. India pointed out that these unresolved grievances have contributed to cycles of insurgency and retaliation, making lasting peace difficult without serious political reforms and inclusive governance.

Regional and Strategic Implications of Renewed Violence

The renewed instability in Balochistan has wider regional implications, particularly for major infrastructure and connectivity projects. Gwadar Port and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), central to Pakistan’s economic strategy and China’s Belt and Road Initiative, are located in areas affected by insurgent activity. Continued violence poses risks to investor confidence and long-term development goals.

The United States and other international actors have condemned the attacks and reiterated concerns over militant groups operating in the region. Observers note that persistent instability in Balochistan not only affects Pakistan’s internal security but also has consequences for regional trade, energy routes, and broader South Asian stability.

The MGMM Outlook

Pakistan’s repeated attempts to link India to violence in Balochistan reflect a familiar pattern of externalising blame rather than confronting deep-rooted domestic failures. The unrest in the province is widely recognised as a consequence of decades of political marginalisation, economic neglect, and alleged human rights abuses. Instead of addressing these structural issues, Islamabad continues to deflect responsibility, weakening its own credibility and avoiding meaningful accountability. Such accusations appear designed to shift attention away from governance failures and growing internal instability that Pakistan has struggled to control.

The surge in coordinated militant attacks across Balochistan further exposes the fragility of Pakistan’s internal security framework and the long-standing alienation of local communities. Persistent reports of enforced disappearances, suppression of dissent, and heavy-handed security measures have fuelled resentment and cycles of violence. At the same time, instability threatens major strategic projects such as Gwadar Port and CPEC, undermining Pakistan’s economic ambitions and investor confidence. Rather than pursuing serious political reform and inclusive governance, Pakistan’s reliance on external blame risks deepening its internal crisis and prolonging instability in a region already burdened by conflict.

(Sources: Hindustan Times, India Today, Moneycontrol)