Clashes erupted in Gwadar, Pakistan, during protests by the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) against alleged human rights abuses and resource exploitation, leading to the deaths of one soldier and a civilian demonstrator, with 16 soldiers injured. The military claimed the protesters attacked security forces deployed to maintain order, categorizing the demonstrators as violent and asserting that their actions were unprovoked. Protest organizers accused the government of suppressing their rights, stating that multiple attempts to join the protests were met with force. Amnesty International condemned the security forces' actions, citing unlawful use of force during earlier clashes. The government has imposed a communication blackout and roadblocks to control the situation, which has been exacerbated by longstanding tensions between Baloch separatist groups and the state. The military has vowed to hold accountable those responsible for the violence while urging citizens to remain calm and cooperate with law enforcement.