Balochistan continues to grapple with the distressing issue of enforced disappearances, a challenge that has persisted for over two decades. The plight of Baloch nationalists, activists, and human rights advocates, who consistently point to Pakistani intelligence agencies and security forces as responsible for abductions and extrajudicial killings, remains a deeply troubling concern. Despite substantial evidence provided by these groups, the Pakistani government maintains a denial of involvement in the enforced disappearances.
In this bi-weekly report, The Balochistan Post (TBP) documents the cases of enforced disappearances purportedly involving Pakistani forces in the second half of July 2024.
Unveiling the Reality
During this period, 18 individuals were reported to have been forcibly disappeared, 4 missing persons were released, and 5 dead bodies were found.
It is important to note that this report does not encompass the organizers and supporters illegally detained around the time of the Baloch Raaji Muchi (The Baloch National Gathering) in Gwadar and elsewhere. These detainees include women, children, elderly individuals, and men. While some have been released, hundreds remain missing. Estimates suggest that more than 500 individuals may have been abducted, though exact numbers are uncertain due to a partial blackout of mobile networks.
Highly Affected Regions
The following regions experienced the highest number of enforced disappearances, listed in descending order:
- Quetta
- Kech
- Mashkay
- Awaran
Details of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances:
- Siraj Baloch: Detained on July 15 from Kech. Stil missing
- Shahdad: Detained on July 17 from Mashkay. Still missing
- Ateeq/Ameer: Detained on July 17 from Mashkay. Still missing
- Muneer: Detained on July 17 from Mashkay. Still missing
- Jabal: Detained on July 17 from Mashkay. Still missing
- Rahmatullah Baloch: Detained on July 18 from Quetta. Still missing
- Sagheer Ahmed: Detained on July 20 from Kharan. Still missing
- Saddam Langove: Detained on July 22 from Quetta. Still missing
- Sohaib Langove: Detained on July 25 from Quetta. Still missing
- Waqas: Detained on July 25 from Quetta. Still missing
- Nisaar Ahmed: Detained on July 25 from Quetta. Still missing
- Amjid Baloch: Detained on July 25 from Quetta. Still missing
- Murad: Detained on July 25 from Bulaida. Still missing
- Shaukat: Detained on July 25 from Bulaida. Still missing
- Dad Jan: Detained on July 26 from Bulaida. Still missing
- Amir Rodeni: Detained on July 26 from Quetta. Still missing
- Hafeez: Detained on July 26 from Bulaida. Still missing
- Hafiz Aslam: Detained on July 26 from Quetta. Still missing