At least three civilians were reportedly extrajudicially killed by Pakistani security forces in Balochistan, as stated by human rights organizations. The Baloch National Movement’s Human Rights Department revealed that Ganj Bakhsh’s mutilated body was returned to his family after nearly three months of disappearance, confirming suspicions of torture and extrajudicial killing. Ganj, a driver from Awaran District, was taken by the Pakistan Army on December 27, 2025, from the Gardai Kolowa military checkpoint.
Another two civilians, Dilawar Khan and Bilal Ahmed, were allegedly killed by a Pakistan-backed death squad in Kharan district, according to the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC). Dilawar Khan died on the spot, while Bilal Ahmed sustained severe injuries. The BYC emphasized the ongoing targeted killings in Balochistan, posing a threat to civilians, including educators.
The BYC condemned the killings and urged the United Nations and international human rights organizations to investigate the incidents promptly and ensure accountability under international human rights law. Talib Nazeer, a Balochi-language singer, was shot dead at his home by Pakistan-backed death squads, further illustrating the targeted violence against civilians in Balochistan. The BYC warned of a pervasive climate of fear created by state-backed armed groups, silencing peaceful expressions and endangering various groups in the province.
The BYC highlighted the urgent need for intervention in Balochistan to prevent further bloodshed and emphasized the obligation for accountability in the face of escalating violence against civilians, artists, and individuals in the region.
