Balochistan [Pakistan], December 4 (ANI): New reports of enforced disappearances have emerged from Balochistan, heightening worries over Pakistan’s suppression of dissent and alleged human rights abuses.
This week four people — a woman, a student poet, a fisherman and a security guard — were reportedly abducted by Pakistani security forces in separate incidents, The Balochistan Post reported. Families have appealed for their immediate and safe return, calling on authorities to end what they describe as a cycle of state-backed terror.
In Khuzdar, a woman identified as Farzana, daughter of Muhammad Bakhsh Zehri, was allegedly detained by Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel and has since gone missing. Her relatives called for her release, saying her detention was unlawful and illustrative of the CTD’s impunity in the province.
In Quetta, Hilal Dad, a young student and Balochi-language poet from Kech district, was reportedly taken from Jan Muhammad Road. His family said they have received no information about his whereabouts and urged the government to confirm his arrest and ensure his safety.
In Pasni, Qasim, son of Nabi Bakhsh and a fisherman, was allegedly picked up by security personnel while buying medicine in the main market. Relatives noted his phone has shown intermittent online activity, suggesting he may be held by state agencies, and demanded he be produced in court if any charges exist.
In Karachi, Nabeel Baloch, a resident of Lyari and a security guard, was reportedly taken by Pakistani forces and has been missing since. His family maintain he is not involved in illegal activities and have pleaded for his release.
Human rights groups say these cases reflect a worsening trend of state repression and a “culture of enforced silence” in Balochistan, according to The Balochistan Post. (ANI)
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