China could deploy military forces in Balochistan in the coming months, posing what has been described as a “serious and imminent threat” to the region as well as to India, Baloch representative Mir Yar Baloch has warned in an open letter addressed to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
In the letter dated January 1, 2026, Mir Yar Baloch, identifying himself as a representative of the Republic of Balochistan, cautioned that Beijing may move troops into the region if Balochistan’s “defence and freedom forces” continue to be ignored. Such a development, he said, would have grave consequences for both Bharat and Balochistan.
“If the capabilities of Balochistan’s defence and freedom forces are not strengthened and continue to be overlooked, it is conceivable that China could deploy its military forces in Balochistan within a few months,” the letter stated. He added that the presence of Chinese troops on Balochistani soil, without the consent of what he described as the 60 million Baloch people, would represent an “unimaginable threat” to the future of both regions.
Raising alarm over the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Baloch said the strategic partnership between Islamabad and Beijing had entered what he termed its final and most dangerous phase. He called for “tangible and reciprocal cooperation” between Bharat and Balochistan, arguing that the threats confronting both were real and fast approaching.
The letter also referred to what Baloch described as centuries-old historical and cultural links between Bharat and Balochistan, pointing to sacred sites such as the Hinglaj Mata Temple (Nani Mandir) as symbols of shared heritage and civilisational ties.
He further praised the Modi government’s actions under Operation Sindoor, saying the operation targeted “terrorism hubs facilitated by Pakistan” and reflected “exemplary courage and a firm commitment to regional security and justice” in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack.
The letter concluded with an appeal for deeper cooperation and understanding between what Mir Yar Baloch described as “our two great nations.”