Quetta, February 28 (NationPress) A Baloch student has once again fallen victim to extrajudicial killings by Pakistani forces in Balochistan, as reported by a prominent human rights organization on Saturday.

The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) disclosed that the dismembered body of Imran Taj, a 26-year-old student, was discovered in Turbat city within the Kech district on Friday, following a nine-month period of enforced disappearance.

“This devastating loss has created an immense void for his family and the broader Baloch community,” the organization stated.

The BYC noted that Imran, who was enrolled at the University of Turbat, was abducted on June 27, 2025, while returning home from classes, detained by personnel from Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and the Frontier Corps.

In a strong condemnation of this violent act, the BYC denounced the alarming rise in enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and targeted violence perpetrated by Pakistani authorities throughout Balochistan.

The organization urged international human rights bodies and the United Nations to urgently address the ongoing atrocities in Balochistan and to advocate for the rights of the Baloch people, ensuring justice, safety, and dignity for all.

“We assert that the Baloch people have the inherent right to life, safety, and justice. No family should endure fear or sorrow while perpetrators operate with impunity. Our struggle is rooted not in hatred, but in love for our people, dignity, and human rights. The voices of the oppressed will persistently rise, peacefully yet resolutely, until justice prevails,” the BYC emphasized.

The Human Rights Council of Balochistan (HRCB) expressed serious concern on Friday regarding the escalating violence in the region, committed by both Pakistani forces and non-state actors.

On February 25, the HRCB reported that unidentified armed individuals launched a brutal assault in the Minaz area of Kech district, resulting in the deaths of six individuals and injury to three others, including women and children.

According to reports, the attackers reportedly fired mortar shells at a residence before unleashing heavy gunfire on those inside. Additionally, three vehicles parked at the location were set ablaze.

“The killing of innocent civilians, especially women and children, represents a severe infringement of fundamental human rights and humanitarian principles. No political aim or security rationale can justify such acts,” the HRCB stated.