Quetta, Nov 8 – A fifth Baloch civilian has vanished after Pakistani security forces allegedly seized him in Balochistan, a human‑rights group says. The disappearance happens amid a sharp rise in enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and torture reports across the province.
Paank, the human‑rights department of the Baloch National Movement, announced on Saturday that Faraz Ahmed, a 32‑year‑old resident of Peer Muhammad Bazaar in Panjgur District, was taken from Quetta’s Satellite Town on November 5. “We stand with his family and demand an immediate, transparent investigation that follows both national rules and international standards,” Paank told reporters.
The group added that four other Baloch civilians disappeared in the last week:
Abdullah – a worker at Pakistan Petroleum Limited – was seized in daylight from Dera Bugti district. Security officials believed to be linked to the Counter‑Terrorism Department (CTD) moved him. His location remains unknown.
Maroo Baloch – a resident of Hub district – was abducted at the Daroo Hotel on November 6, reportedly by intelligence agents.
Chakar Akbar – a student from Pidrak in Kech district – vanished on November 6 after being taken from his home; his family has not seen him since.
Mulla Salam – from Dasht Ballen – disappeared on the night of November 4, with authorities still denying any knowledge of his whereabouts.
Paank said these detentions violate the human‑rights treaties Pakistan signed, urging the United Nations and its Working Group on Enforced and Involuntary Disappearances to intervene. The group warns that continued silence risks further abuse and destabilises an already tense region.
The latest case adds to a troubling pattern of disappearances that pressure the Pakistani government to step up accountability and protect the rights of the Baloch population. Activists call for prompt investigations, guaranteed safety for victims’ families, and transparent legal processes. The international community watches closely as the issue escalates.
Source: ianslive
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