Three Baloch men have reportedly been subjected to enforced disappearance by Pakistani security forces in Balochistan’s Kech district, according to local sources and human rights groups.
The missing men have been identified as Dr. Dad Shah, son of Wahid Bakhsh; Aman Baloch, son of Tahir Baloch; and Neksal Aasmi.
Local sources said that Dr. Dad Shah was detained on Monday in the city of Turbat. Meanwhile, Neksal Aasmi was taken into custody in the Hoshab area after being summoned to deliver clothes and appear in court for his “forcibly disappeared” nephew, Awaiz Hussain. Awaiz Hussain, son of Hassan, was reportedly taken from Urz Mohammad Bazaar and transferred to a military camp earlier.
In a separate incident, Aman Baloch, son of Tahir Baloch and a resident of Singani Sar, Turbat, was detained by security personnel near TMC Hospital and transferred to an undisclosed location.
It is worth noting that Aman Baloch’s elder brother, Adnan Tahir, who is affiliated with the police department, was also reportedly abducted by Pakistani forces some time ago and remained missing for nearly two months before being released.
The human rights organization Paank strongly condemned the latest incidents, stating that the new wave of enforced disappearances in Balochistan is “escalating to an alarming level,” particularly targeting young students and youth. The group said such “state repression” poses a serious obstacle to the right to education and peace.