In Balochistan, the cycle of enforced disappearances continues to raise alarms. According to a prominent human rights group, two young men, Khalil Ahmed and Naveed Baloch, were abducted from their homes in Chagi district by Pakistani security forces. Their disappearances are part of a worrying pattern across the province.
The Baloch National Movement’s Human Rights Department confirmed that security personnel forcibly took Khalil and Naveed, adding to the growing list of victims in Balochistan’s ongoing crisis.
Meanwhile, the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) accused the Pakistani military of serious human rights abuses. The group says the silence from political parties and the media makes the situation worse, allowing military operations and violence to continue unchecked.
Pakistani authorities have also taken drastic steps to hide these crimes. The BYC reports that the government has shut down internet services across Balochistan, making it harder to share information and silencing protests. This, they say, is part of a tactic to intimidate local residents and prevent reports of military abuses.
One recent incident highlights the severity of the situation. In Mastung district’s Splinji Maro area, Pakistani Frontier Corps (FC) personnel reportedly abducted a wagon and its driver. Local women responded by staging a sit-in to protest the kidnapping. But with internet shutdowns in place, fears grow that authorities may crack down on peaceful protests at any moment.
Residents near the FC checkpoint in the same area report daily violence over the past three weeks. Last week, the military ordered locals to evacuate their homes and belongings, warning of an upcoming large-scale military operation. The BYC warns that such operations have previously resulted in destruction of homes, farms, and water sources, with civilians being fired upon and property destroyed in Sekhri, Qalat.
The human rights group has called on international organizations and the global community to hold Pakistan accountable for the ongoing human rights abuses in Balochistan. They demand justice for those affected, especially the villagers and protesters in Splinji Maro.
The situation remains tense, with reports of continued violence, disappearances, and government crackdowns. People in Balochistan are desperately waiting for international attention and action to stop the widespread human rights violations.
