A prominent Baloch leader, Mir Yar Baloch, has issued a warning to India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, stating that China may deploy military troops in Pakistan's Balochistan region within months. He described the deepening China-Pakistan alliance and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as a dangerous and imminent threat to Balochistan and India. Baloch also praised India's Operation Sindoor and highlighted historical ties between India and Balochistan, urging closer cooperation. He alleges decades of repression by Pakistan and announced plans for a 'Republic of Balochistan' diplomatic week in 2026.