At least five civilians have been forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces in Balochistan, as reported by the Baloch National Movement’s Human Rights Department. The abductions, including that of two teachers, Abdul Hameed and Nasir Ali, have raised concerns amidst a surge in enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings in the region. The rights organization highlighted the alarming trend of targeting educators, emphasizing the broader issue of arbitrary detentions and human rights violations in Balochistan.
Another civilian, Altaf Hussain Baloch, was reportedly abducted by Pakistan’s Counter Terrorism Department on May 2 from Hub Chowki. Condemning these actions, the rights group underscored the violation of fundamental human rights and the anguish faced by families due to prolonged uncertainty. In a separate incident, Jan Khan and his son Abdul Sattar were taken from their home in Quetta, further intensifying calls for the immediate release or legal presentation of the missing persons.
As violence against civilians escalates in Balochistan, students staged a sit-in protest outside Bolan Medical College in Quetta, demanding the release of Khadija Baloch. Khadija, who was taken by Pakistani security forces from the college’s female hostel, remains in an undisclosed location. The Baloch Yakjehti Committee expressed dismay over the lack of progress by authorities, stressing the prolonged distress faced by the family and protesters. The region continues to witness severe human rights violations, with enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings persisting at an alarming rate.
