The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) said the enforced disappearance of people who are complying with court proceedings is “the worst form of state repression”, as it alleged that two men linked to its cases were taken while attending hearings.
In a statement, the BYC said that since a crackdown on the organization began on March 18, 2025, hundreds of people have been arrested and dozens of cases registered, including against BYC leaders and other activists.
It said many of those named in FIRs were arrested during protests, later released on bail, and have continued to appear in what it described as jail trials.
The group said that despite this, at least two individuals had been subjected to enforced disappearance. It said Meraj, a resident of Gresha, was taken from Quetta last week while he was regularly appearing in court, adding that Abdul Ghaffar Kiyyazai was taken two days ago while attending hearings in the same cases.
The BYC said the disappearances were “extremely concerning” and argued that taking people who have surrendered to the law and are appearing in legal proceedings amounted to the state contradicting its own courts.
It also alleged that other BYC members were facing restrictions on movement under the Fourth Schedule, NACTA and other laws, and claimed that in some cases family members of activists were taken into custody to pressure them into distancing themselves from the organization or giving forced statements.
The statement said lawyers defending the cases were also facing harassment and pressure. It alleged that during recent court appearances, lawyers and their associates were harassed, attempts were made to obtain their personal information, and threats were issued.
It said BYC leaders protested during a jail trial at Hudda Jail on Thursday and boycotted the hearing, telling the judge that despite being on bail, the enforced disappearances of Meraj and Abdul Ghaffar should be addressed. The group said it held military and intelligence agencies responsible.
The BYC said it would continue its campaign against enforced disappearances and what it described as “Baloch genocide”.
Pakistani authorities did not immediately comment.