Growing Crisis in Balochistan: Two More Baloch Men Found Dead, Paank Condemns Killings
The discovery of two bodies in Balochistan’s Kalat district has reignited concerns over rising extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances in the restive region. Human rights organisation Paank, which documents abuses in Balochistan, strongly condemned the killings, calling them part of a broader pattern of systemic repression.
Two Baloch Men Brutally Killed
The victims, identified as Samiullah (son of Muhammad Hanif) and Bismillah (son of Ghulam Sarwar), were both residents of Padang Abad in Mastung district. Their bodies were recovered on June 3, 2025, in the Ganda Gain neighbourhood of Sheikhri, Kalat.
According to Levies officials, the men had been brutally shot, and their bodies were left in an isolated area before being shifted to RHC Mangochar for legal formalities.
Victims Were Forcibly Disappeared, Says Paank
The Baloch human rights monitoring group Paank released a statement on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), claiming the two men were forcibly disappeared on May 29 by Pakistani security forces.
“Their executions are a glaring testament to the ongoing horrors of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings in Balochistan, a despicable violation of humanity that must be stopped,” Paank stated.
This adds to the rising tally of documented rights abuses in 2025 alone.
Surge in Cases Documented in 2025
According to Paank’s data:
- February 2025 alone saw at least 5 extrajudicial killings and 33 enforced disappearances.
- Victims included Bashir Ahmad Marri and Arman Marri, allegedly executed in a staged encounter after being abducted in 2023.
- Rehana, a woman from Awaran, was shot dead while trying to prevent her husband’s abduction.
- In April, Mehrab and Khan Mohammad were tortured to death after disappearing in Kech.
- The body of Sher Khan Nazar was discovered in Turbat days after he went missing.
- On May 11, Zabid Ali from Chaghi was also abducted.
These reports form a deeply troubling narrative of state-linked violence, with no meaningful judicial recourse or official accountability.
June 3 Enforced Disappearances in Kech
In a separate incident reported the same day, Pakistani security forces allegedly carried out enforced disappearances in the Pidarak area of Kech district. Three men were abducted from their homes:
- Sinkandar Baloch, son of Muhammad Anwar
- Siddique Sabzal, son of Sabzal Baloch
- Ibrahim Yaqoob, son of Yaqoob Baloch
None of the three men have been produced in court or charged. Their whereabouts remain unknown, prompting urgent calls from Paank for their safe return.
What Are Enforced Disappearances?
Enforced disappearance is the arrest, detention, or abduction of a person by state agents or affiliates, followed by a refusal to disclose the fate or whereabouts of the individual. It is considered a grave violation of international human rights law.
In Balochistan, the practice has become disturbingly routine. Rights groups say it is being used to silence dissent, suppress local movements, and instill fear in communities.
International Pressure Builds
Organisations including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have repeatedly urged Pakistan to end enforced disappearances, investigate abuses, and hold perpetrators accountable.
Despite several Supreme Court interventions and public outcry, families of the disappeared often find no legal remedy or even acknowledgement of their relatives’ detention.
A Regional Humanitarian Crisis
The deteriorating human rights situation in Balochistan is now being viewed as a regional humanitarian crisis. With a high concentration of disappearances in Kech, Awaran, Mastung, and Kalat, civil society groups argue that the issue is no longer isolated or sporadic.
Baloch activists and international observers are calling for UN-led inquiries and independent investigations, warning that without international attention, the violations may escalate further.
As the number of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings continues to rise in Balochistan, the global community faces growing pressure to act. For groups like Paank, each new name and case is not just a statistic, but a deepening scar on human dignity in the region.
Whether Pakistan responds with justice or further denial remains to be seen—but the calls for accountability are louder than ever.