China could deploy military forces in Balochistan in the coming months, creating a “serious and imminent threat” not only to the region but also 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, writing as a representative of the Republic of Balochistan, cautioned that Beijing may send troops into Balochistan if the region’s “defence and freedom forces” continue to be neglected. He termed such a development an “unimaginable danger” for the future of both Bharat and Balochistan.
Open letter to Honorable Foreign Minister of #Bharat Shri @DrSJaishankar ji
From,
Baloch Representative,
Republic of Balochistan
State.
The Honorable Dr. S. Jaishankar,
Minister of External Affairs,
Government of Bharat,
South Block, Raisina Hill,
New Delhi – 110011January… https://t.co/WdjaACsG2V pic.twitter.com/IOEusbUsOB
— Mir Yar Baloch (@miryar_baloch) January 1, 2026
According to the letter, if Balochistan’s defence capabilities are not strengthened and the resistance continues to be ignored, it is plausible that China could station its military forces in the region within a few months. Moreover, he warned that the deployment of Chinese troops on Balochistani land, without the consent of the nearly 60 million Baloch people, would present an unprecedented challenge to the security and sovereignty of both Bharat and Balochistan.
CPEC and Growing Strategic Risks
At the same time, Mir Yar Baloch raised alarm over the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor, stating that the strategic partnership between Islamabad and Beijing has entered what he described as the final stages of CPEC, thereby making the regional environment increasingly volatile. Consequently, he urged the need for “concrete and reciprocal cooperation” between Bharat and Balochistan, stressing that the dangers confronting both sides are real and immediate.
In addition, he referred to what he described as centuries-old historical, civilisational, and cultural links between Bharat and Balochistan. He pointed to revered sites such as the Hinglaj Mata Temple (Nani Mandir) as enduring symbols of shared heritage and deep-rooted connections.
Furthermore, the letter commended the Modi government’s actions under Operation Sindoor, noting that the operation struck “terror infrastructure supported by Pakistan” and reflected “exceptional resolve and moral clarity” in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. He argued that the operation underscored India’s commitment to regional security and justice.
The letter concluded by expressing optimism for closer cooperation and solidarity between what Mir Yar Baloch referred to as “our two great nations,” amid what he described as a rapidly deteriorating regional security landscape.
