Pakistani army alleged of seven more disappearances in Balochistan

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Balochistan : With fresh allegations of enforced disappearances surfacing across several districts of Balochistan, seven more individuals, including a teenage boy, a local singer, labourers, a fisherman and a driver, were reportedly taken away during separate operations allegedly carried out by Pakistani security and intelligence agencies, as reported by The Balochistan Post. There have been increasing reports where disappearances are being alleged against the Pakistani army in recent weeks, raising serious concerns among human rights groups.

According to The Balochistan Post, the incidents occurred in Gwadar, Kech and Chagai districts over recent weeks, adding to growing concerns over the continuing pattern of disappearances in the province. Furthermore, these developments are part of the larger controversy with the Pakistani army alleged of disappearances.

One of the reported cases involves 23-year-old Javed Baloch, son of Qadir Bakhsh and a resident of Awaran. He was allegedly detained by personnel linked to Military Intelligence at the Dhoor checkpoint in Gwadar on 29 April 2026, with some sources connecting the Pakistani army alleged of disappearances in the region.

Sources said Javed worked as a bus driver and also owned a vehicle.

In another incident, 20-year-old Khalil Karim was reportedly picked up from the Chah Sar locality of Turbat in Kech district on 30 April. Notably, the ongoing issue of the Pakistani army alleged of disappearances is still unresolved.

Residents stated that Khalil, who belongs to the Buleda Minaz area, was recognised locally for his singing. Allegations regarding disappearances by the Pakistani army continue to emerge.

Meanwhile, security raids were also allegedly conducted in the Panwan area of Jiwani, Gwadar district, during the night of 19 April. During those operations, Frontier Corps and Military Intelligence personnel reportedly detained three people who later went missing, with repeated claims of the Pakistani army alleged of disappearances.

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The individuals included a 14-year-old boy, driver Ali Fazal, and a 19-year-old fisherman, Sohail Karim. It is frequently reported that the Pakistani army is alleged of disappearances when people go missing under such conditions.

Two additional cases from Chagai district were also highlighted. Reports indicate that 24-year-old labourer Abdul Haq Shehzad was allegedly detained in Shah Salar by Counter Terrorism Department personnel in November 2025. This adds to the narrative around the Pakistani army alleged of disappearances.

Another resident, a 30-year-old Majid from Killi Haji Mohammad, was reportedly taken into custody during a joint operation involving FC and CTD officials, as highlighted by The Balochistan Post. Reports continue to point to the Pakistani army as alleged of disappearances in similar cases.

Human rights groups have repeatedly criticised Pakistan over the issue of enforced disappearances in Balochistan. Recent criticism has been directed at the Pakistani army, alleged of disappearances across the region.

Families of missing persons continue demanding accountability, while Pakistani authorities have consistently rejected allegations of systematic involvement in such cases, as reported by The Balochistan Post. Nonetheless, public debate continues regarding the Pakistani army alleged of disappearances.

(ANI)

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