A human rights organization, Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), has formally submitted a report to the Government of Balochistan detailing more than 1,250 cases of enforced disappearances in 2025 and 231 cases in the first quarter of 2026. The BYC emphasized that these disappearances occurred during raids and intelligence operations conducted by Pakistani forces, often involving abuse in the presence of family members.
The submission included a list of victims of enforced disappearances and was presented to the Additional Chief Secretary (Home) and the Secretary Home, received on April 23. Out of the documented cases, around 400 individuals from 2025 and 75 from early 2026 have been released after a brief disappearance, while others have been detained or charged. However, 821 individuals from 2025 and 142 from early 2026 are still missing, with their families unaware of their status.
The BYC’s submission aimed to address uncertainties surrounding the scale of enforced disappearances in Balochistan by providing detailed case-based evidence. The organization noted that the figures presented only represent reported and verified cases, indicating that many more cases may remain undocumented due to limited access and resources.
A separate human rights group, Paank from the Baloch National Movement, raised concerns about the enforced disappearance of two civilians in Balochistan by Pakistani forces. Pervez Baloch, a resident of Ornach, and Alim from the Chitkan area were reportedly taken into custody by security personnel, with their whereabouts unknown. Meanwhile, a student protest outside Bolan Medical College in Quetta demanding the release of Khadija Baloch has entered its sixth day, criticizing the college administration for alleged inaction in securing her safe release.
