A young man has reportedly been forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces in Kharan, Balochistan, on Saturday.
The family of Shehzad Mulazai, son of Mehboob Mulazai, said that he was detained by forces at Gidan Hotel in Kharan earlier today. They have since lost contact with him and are calling for his safe return.
Incidents of enforced disappearances have been on the rise in Balochistan. Local political and social groups describe these cases as a form of collective punishment, affecting not only the individuals taken but also their families.
International and regional human rights organizations have expressed concern over the ongoing disappearances in Balochistan, yet such incidents continue to be reported frequently.