A human rights organization in Balochistan has raised concerns about increasing abuses by Pakistani forces in the region. The Human Rights Council of Balochistan documented 53 killings and 124 cases of enforced disappearance in its recent report. The report highlighted that targeted killings, bombardments, and custodial killings were among the most recorded cases.
During the same period, 124 individuals, including women and teenagers, were forcibly disappeared. Most of these enforced disappearances occurred through house raids, with detentions and road interceptions also documented. The report emphasized a heavy reliance on direct home-based operations for these disappearances.
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee reported that Pakistani security forces conducted operations in certain areas of Balochistan, causing hardship for civilians. Homes were raided, belongings confiscated, and young Baloch men detained. The committee expressed concern over the enforced disappearances during these operations, leaving families in distress and uncertainty.
The Baloch people have long faced challenges such as enforced disappearances, military operations, and extrajudicial killings. Despite these difficulties, they remain resilient in seeking justice. The Baloch Yakjehti Committee urged international human rights organizations and the global community to monitor the human rights situation in Balochistan, demand transparency on missing individuals, and support the victims and their families.
