At least four civilians, among them a female nursing student named Khadija Baloch, were reportedly forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces in Balochistan. Khadija was allegedly taken from the hostel of Bolan Medical College in Quetta by personnel from Pakistan’s Frontier Corps, Military Intelligence, and Counter-Terrorism Department. Human rights organizations have strongly condemned these actions, emphasizing the increasing trend of enforced disappearances and rights violations against Baloch women.
Expressing deep concern over Khadija’s disappearance, the Baloch Voice for Justice highlighted the ongoing pattern of intimidation and unlawful detention faced by Baloch women. Calls have been made for Pakistani authorities to reveal Khadija’s whereabouts promptly and ensure her safe return. Additionally, international human rights bodies are urged to intervene and hold those responsible for these disappearances in Balochistan accountable.
In a separate incident, Daad Shah, a Balochi writer, was reportedly forcibly disappeared for the second time, raising serious safety concerns. Daad, who had previously experienced enforced disappearance and alleged torture, is the brother of Fozia Baloch, a member of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee. The repeated disappearances of intellectuals like Daad Shah have sparked fears about the safety of writers and activists in Balochistan.
The enforced disappearance of civilians in Balochistan continues, with reports of a shopkeeper named Noman Baloch and his brother Ikram being taken from their home by Frontier Corps personnel. These incidents add to the long-standing pattern of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings in the region, highlighting the challenges faced by Baloch civilians at the hands of Pakistani forces.
