Pakistani security forces have allegedly abducted the father and brother of Saddam Baloch alias Wadood, a ‘fidayee’ the Baloch Liberation Army’s (BLA) Majeed Brigade, during a late-night raid in Bolan Dhadar area.
Local sources reported that a large contingent of forces surrounded the village of Mashkaf, scaled the walls of the house, and stormed the premises. Gulzar Mohammad Shahi, Saddam Baloch’s father, and one of his sons were reportedly beaten and taken into custody before being moved to an undisclosed location. Their whereabouts remain unknown.
The BLA’s Majeed Brigade is known for carrying out high-profile attacks on security installations, and Saddam Baloch, also known as Wadood, was previously named by the group in one of its suicide operations. He was among the 13 slain BLA fighters in the the group’s historic ‘Operation Dara-e-Bolan‘, which resulted in the death of 354 Pakistani soldiers over a week of intense fighting, the group claimed.
The raid and subsequent enforced disappearance have sparked concern in the area, with residents describing the operation as aggressive and traumatizing for the family. The two detainees were reportedly beaten up and tortured before being whisked away.
Meanwhile, three previously disappeared individuals have reportedly returned home. Dawood Sumalani, who was allegedly picked up by security forces from his home in Quetta in March this year, has rejoined his family. Additionally, Samiullah and Abdul Nabi — two youths who were forcibly disappeared from Mastung’s Maro area around three months ago — have also been released. Their families have confirmed their safe return.