Incidents of enforced disappearances and custodial killings continue to be reported from various districts of Balochistan, raising concerns among local communities.
In the Mashkay area of Awaran district, the body of a man identified as Qadir Bakhsh, son of Harzi, was recovered bearing signs of torture. According to local sources, the deceased was forcibly taken from his residence in Khandari around 2am by personnel believed to be from Pakistani security forces, accompanied by members of a state-backed militia. His body was reportedly found later the same day. Locals claim Qadir Bakhsh was ill at the time of his arrest and that he was killed shortly after being taken toward the local market.
In separate incidents, two individuals were reportedly subjected to enforced disappearance in Dera Bugti and Kech districts. Shahmeer, son of Shah Baig Bugti, was allegedly detained by security forces in Sui, Dera Bugti, during a visit to offer condolences to a relative. Sources report that Shahmeer, a businessman based in Quetta, has not been seen since, and that extortion demands have reportedly been made by members of the Frontier Corps (FC) and intelligence agencies. At least five people are said to have gone missing from the Sui area in recent days, with some released only after the payment of large sums, while others remain in custody with significant ransoms allegedly demanded for their release.
In the Gohmazi area of Tump tehsil, Kech district, another young man, identified as Mohammad Raheem, son of Haidar, was reportedly abducted at dusk by unknown individuals. His whereabouts remain unknown.
Meanwhile, in Khuzdar district, the mutilated body of a previously disappeared youth was recovered. Khalid Zehri, son of Saleh Mohammad Zehri, had allegedly been taken into custody by security forces from his home in Zidi town on the night of 23 March 2025. No information had surfaced regarding his status for over three months, until his body was reportedly found in a deserted area of Khori in Zidi.
Observers note that cases involving the extrajudicial killing of detainees and the dumping of bodies have been increasing in frequency. Baloch human rights and political organisations have consistently condemned these incidents and appealed to international bodies to intervene. Despite repeated calls for accountability, rights groups claim that state institutions have continued these practices with growing impunity.
Additionally, a new case was reported from Nushki, where a local footballer, Aziz Ahmed, alias Miray, son of Ghulam Farooq, was allegedly detained during a snap-checking operation at a security checkpoint in the area of Mal Mohammad Khan. He was reportedly taken into custody by Pakistani forces and moved to an undisclosed location. His family has appealed for his safe recovery.
These developments reflect ongoing tensions in the region, where allegations of human rights violations continue to fuel unrest and deepen mistrust between local communities and state authorities. Despite national and international appeals, effective oversight and accountability mechanisms remain lacking.