Quetta, May 14: A prominent human rights organization reported on Wednesday that Pakistani security forces have allegedly killed at least one civilian in Balochistan without legal process and forcibly disappeared two others.
These recent incidents come amid a rising trend of extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances across the province.
The Human Rights Department of the Baloch National Movement, known as “Pank,” revealed that the body of 19-year-old driver Burhan Uddin was found in the Turbat area of Kech district. He had been forcibly disappeared approximately six months prior. His body showed clear signs of severe torture.
According to the human rights organization, Burhan Uddin was abducted from his home on October 28, 2025. It is alleged that this was carried out by Pakistan-backed “death squads” and military intelligence personnel.
The organization stated, “For six months and 14 days, his family endured immense pain and uncertainty while continuously demanding his safe return.”
Pank expressed serious concern over the incident, stating that Burhan was “illegally held in government custody, denied any legal rights or court appearance, and ultimately murdered.”
The human rights organization also condemned the enforced disappearances of two additional civilians, who were reportedly taken by Pakistani security forces.
They noted, “These cases highlight the ongoing enforced disappearances of civilians in Balochistan and Karachi, raising serious questions about the rule of law and fundamental human rights.”
Meanwhile, the Balochistan Human Rights Council completely rejected claims made during a press conference by Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti on May 11, which mentioned an alleged suicide bombing plot and named a Baloch minor girl.
The human rights organization described these allegations as “false, fabricated, and part of a recurring process of forced confessions.”
According to the Balochistan Human Rights Council, the girl presented to the media is 17-year-old student Hairanisa Wahid, who was forcibly disappeared by Pakistani security forces during a nighttime raid in the Hub Chowki area of Balochistan on December 20.
The organization stated that bringing a minor before the media after months of detention without contact raises serious concerns. It strengthens the likelihood of coercion, torture, and obtaining statements under duress.
The Balochistan Human Rights Council also noted that this is the third case in which a woman has been presented for a media trial after being disappeared for an extended period.
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