Balochistan Bleeds in Silence: 33 Killed, 84 Disappeared in June Alone, Says Rights Report
In a chilling reminder of the growing human rights crisis in Pakistan's restive province of Balochistan, a new report by the Baloch National Movement's human rights wing, Paank, has revealed 33 extrajudicial killings and 84 cases of enforced disappearances in June 2025 alone. The data, sourced from 14 districts and major cities like Karachi and Islamabad, suggests a systematic state-sponsored campaign to suppress dissent and silence voices seeking justice.
The victims span a broad demographic — students, poets, farmers, and activists — most of them reportedly targeted for merely speaking out or demanding the return of missing loved ones.
The report titled "Balochistan Human Rights Report – June 2025" directly implicates Pakistan's military and paramilitary forces, including the Pakistani Army, Frontier Corps (FC), Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), and shadowy death squads said to be backed by the state. These entities, according to Paank, have created an environment of fear marked by abductions, torture, and extrajudicial killings.
Silencing Dissent with Bullets and Torture
Among the most harrowing cases documented was that of Zeeshan Baloch, a 21-year-old who was abducted and killed while demanding information about his disappeared father. Another case involved Kamran Jattak, a tribal elder who was shot dead after publicly condemning the kidnapping of Asma Jattak.
Some, like Aman Ullah Baloch, did not die at the hands of armed men, but under the psychological weight of persecution. Aman Ullah took his own life after facing persistent threats and harassment by military personnel. These are not isolated tragedies; they reflect what appears to be a deliberate pattern of fear, silencing, and retaliation.
Two other individuals, Haider Ali and Soubat Marri, were reportedly killed during staged operations, falsely presented as counterterrorism efforts. According to Paank, these operations serve to mask state executions as legitimate military action, effectively removing any possibility of legal oversight or justice.
Karachi and Islamabad Also Witness Disappearances
The troubling reach of these disappearances has not remained confined to rural Balochistan. Urban centres such as Karachi and Islamabad — under the watch of federal authorities — have also seen enforced disappearances, indicating a nationwide security policy with Baloch repression at its core.
In total, 84 disappearances and 32 cases of torture or abuse were reported across 14 districts in June, with Kech and Mastung accounting for the highest numbers.
A Repeat Offender: The Case of Muneer Ahmad
Perhaps the most disturbing revelation is that of Muneer Ahmad, who was abducted again by the Pakistan Army during a midnight raid in Panjgur district on July 13. Muneer had previously been forcibly disappeared in 2017 and held in secret for 19 months without trial. His re-abduction not only underscores the impunity of security forces but also the psychological terror inflicted upon families living in constant fear of repeat trauma.
Paank Holds the State Accountable
Paank’s statement, unflinching in its accusations, states:
“Extrajudicial killings by Pakistani forces in Balochistan continue without pause. The military is detaining and killing individuals without any legal process, often for unknown reasons.”
The rights body condemned the "repeated act of enforced disappearance" and called for international scrutiny, arguing that Pakistan’s security policies in Balochistan are gross violations of international human rights law.
Final Thoughts from TheTrendingPeople.com
What is happening in Balochistan is not just a local issue — it is a regional humanitarian crisis. The global community’s silence, particularly among democratic nations and rights bodies, is not only alarming but complicit. The Baloch people, for decades, have pleaded for international attention and intervention — not for separatist support, but for the basic right to live without fear.
The recurrent pattern of disappearances, staged encounters, and psychological warfare suggests a state policy of suppression, not a mere security lapse. If 33 people can be killed and 84 forcibly disappeared in just one month — and no global outrage follows — the precedent set is one of normalising authoritarian terror.
Balochistan does not need more development packages or military garrisons. It needs truth, justice, and accountability — starting with a transparent international investigation into enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings.
Until then, the graves will keep filling, and the silence from Islamabad — and the world — will grow louder than the cries from Balochistan.
