A young man has reportedly gone missing after being detained by Pakistani security forces in the Mashkay area of Awaran district, Balochistan.
The missing individual has been identified as Shahnawaz, son of Barfi. According to local sources, Shahnawaz was summoned to a military camp along with his father and several other individuals earlier today. While the others were later released, Shahnawaz was taken into custody. Since then, there has been no information about his whereabouts.
Cases of enforced disappearances have been a persistent and deeply contentious issue in Balochistan for over two decades. Human rights groups, local activists, and international observers have repeatedly raised concerns over the alleged abduction of Baloch youth, political activists, and students by state forces.
The Pakistani government has often denied involvement, attributing disappearances to insurgent violence or criminal elements. However, families of the disappeared frequently accuse the military and intelligence agencies of extrajudicial detentions. The Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances, established by the Pakistani government, has received thousands of cases, many of which remain unresolved.
The region of Awaran, particularly areas such as Mashkay, has witnessed significant military activity in recent years due to its history of unrest and alleged presence of pro-independence elements. Locals often report large-scale military operations, arbitrary detentions, and limited media access, which make independent verification difficult.
As of now, no official statement has been released by the authorities regarding the detention or current status of Shahnawaz. His family and local community members are appealing for his immediate release and demanding clarity on his condition.
Human rights organizations have long called for transparency, adherence to legal processes, and the end of enforced disappearances, urging the Pakistani government to respect civil liberties and constitutional protections.