Reports of enforced disappearances continue to surface from Balochistan, with two new cases reported and one individual released in recent days, highlighting the persistent issue in the region.
Jamal Marri, the son of Meera Khan Marri, was reportedly forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces in the Hazarganji area of Quetta. His family has publicly appealed for his safe recovery, expressing concern over his fate.
In another similar incident, Pakistani forces raided a home in the Dasht area of Kech district late at night, allegedly torturing residents and damaging property. During the raid, the forces frisked away Tayyab Baloch, the son of local Banjo master Issa Ghazir, and took him to an undisclosed location.
Meanwhile, Babul Jan Lehri, who had been forcibly disappeared following his arrest in Machh on October 8, was reportedly released on Friday.
Rising Trend of Enforced Disappearances
These incidents are part of a broader pattern in Balochistan, where enforced disappearances have been on the rise. Earlier, reports of six disappearances emerged from various districts. Over the past three days, a total of nine cases have been reported. According to data compiled by The Balochistan Post, at least 144 individuals were subjected to enforced disappearances by Pakistani forces in November alone.
Local and international human rights organizations claim such actions are systematic efforts by Pakistani authorities to suppress the region’s ongoing rights movement. Victims often include political activists, their families, and non-political civilians.