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Five individuals, including a 16-year-old student, have been forcibly disappeared from different regions within Balochistan. These cases are part of a troubling pattern of enforced disappearances that continue to affect the province. The disappearances involve people from various areas, highlighting the widespread nature of the issue across Balochistan.
One of the victims is Abrar Baloch, the son of Qadir Baloch, a 16-year-old student who was allegedly detained and forcibly disappeared by personnel from the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). This incident reportedly took place in Mastung at around 1:00 am on August 17, 2026. His family and local human rights groups have expressed deep concern over his sudden disappearance.
In another case, two farmers from Shadi Kaur, Pasni, were reportedly abducted by Frontier Corps (FC) personnel. Rashid Baloch, aged 38 and son of Qadir Bakhsh, along with Lal Baloch, aged 36 and son of Musa, were taken from their homes between 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm on August 30. Their disappearances add to the ongoing reports of security forces detaining civilians without any formal charges or explanations.
In Mangochar, Kalat, Altaf Baloch, a shopkeeper and son of Khan Mohammad, was also allegedly detained by FC personnel. This incident occurred at around 11:00 am on September 3, 2026. Like many others, Altaf’s whereabouts remain unknown, fueling fears of extrajudicial detention and enforced disappearance.
Another case involves Baba Jan, a 27-year-old taxi driver and son of Mohammad Jan, who was reportedly detained and disappeared by CTD and Military Intelligence (MI) personnel. His detention occurred in Killi Qambrani, Quetta, at approximately 1:00 pm on February 10, 2026. The lack of information about his condition or location has caused considerable distress among his family and local human rights advocates.
In contrast to these ongoing disappearances, there have been some positive developments with cases of missing persons being resolved. Four individuals who had previously been forcibly disappeared have been recovered and returned to their families. Their recoveries have provided some relief to their loved ones amid the ongoing crisis.
One such individual is Jameel, son of Iqbal, who was abducted from Dasht, Kech, on September 8. He was recovered from Turbat on September 13, providing a rare instance of recovery in a context where many disappearances remain unresolved. Similarly, Hafiz Jameel Ahmed, son of Chatta Khan, was taken from Manojan Road in Quetta and recovered from the city on September 12.
Two doctors, Dr. Jamsher Baloch and Dr. Mahir Mazar, also experienced enforced disappearances but were ultimately recovered. Both were detained from the Apsar area of Turbat on September 8 and found in Turbat on September 13. Their cases highlight that enforced disappearances are not limited to civilians but also affect professionals and community members.
Despite these recoveries, reports of enforced disappearances continue to surface across Balochistan. Many cases are not reported promptly due to fear, alleged state pressure, and other obstacles faced by victims’ families. Rights groups and families claim that the actual number of missing persons is likely higher than publicly known, with some cases only emerging after significant delays.
The Human Rights Council of Balochistan (HRCB) has been documenting these cases and reports a rising trend. In July alone, 105 cases of enforced disappearance were reported, while in June, 63 such cases were documented. These figures underscore the persistence and scale of the problem in the region.
At the time of this report, Pakistani authorities had not issued any official statement regarding the recent disappearances. The ongoing silence from government officials continues to raise concerns about accountability and transparency. Families, rights groups, and international observers are calling for urgent action to address the issue and ensure the safe recovery of all missing persons.
