Human rights organisations in Balochistan have alleged the extrajudicial killing of a 28-year-old civilian and the enforced disappearance of two students, reportedly at the hands of Pakistani forces, in separate incidents that have drawn fresh condemnation from civil society groups. The allegations, surfaced on Saturday, 13 June, come as violence against civilians in the restive province continues to draw international scrutiny.

Body Found in Turbat, Kech District

The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), a prominent human rights body, alleged that the body of Saddam, aged 28, was dumped on Friday in the D-Baloch area of the Turbat region in Kech district. The circumstances of his death, according to the BYC, have raised serious alarm among local residents and human rights observers.

“The killing of Saddam is yet another tragic addition to the ongoing pattern of violence and human rights abuses in Balochistan. Families across the region continue to endure the pain of losing their loved ones while being denied justice,” the BYC stated.

The organisation condemned what it described as a recurring pattern, noting that “the repeated occurrence of such incidents reflects a deeply alarming situation in which civilians remain vulnerable and affected families are left to bear the burden of grief and uncertainty.”

Two Students Allegedly Disappeared from Dalbandin

In a separate case, the Baloch Voice for Justice (BVJ) alleged that two students — Shukrullah, aged 19, and Zubair Baloch, aged 20 — were forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces on 4 June from the Dalbandin area of Balochistan. The families of both individuals reportedly remain without any information about their whereabouts or condition.

The BVJ reiterated that enforced disappearance constitutes a grave violation of fundamental human rights and the rule of law. “Every individual has the right to liberty, due process, and protection from arbitrary detention. The voices of the families seeking truth and justice must be heard,” the body said.

Calls for International Attention

Both organisations have urged international human rights bodies, journalists, and global institutions to take serious notice of the incidents. The BYC specifically called on international organisations to address what it described as the broader, systemic pattern of human rights abuses in Balochistan.

This comes amid a long-running conflict in Pakistan’s largest province by area, where enforced disappearances and alleged extrajudicial killings have been documented by groups including Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International over multiple years. Pakistani authorities have historically denied systematic wrongdoing, though independent verification from the region remains difficult due to restricted access for journalists and investigators.

Broader Pattern of Alleged Abuses

Balochistan has been the site of a long-standing low-intensity insurgency, with rights groups consistently alleging that security forces conduct operations resulting in civilian casualties and disappearances without due process. The UN Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances has previously flagged Pakistan over unresolved cases from the province. Notably, the incidents involving Saddam, Shukrullah, and Zubair Baloch represent only the most recently reported cases in what advocacy groups describe as a persistent and widening crisis.

As international pressure on Islamabad over Balochistan’s human rights record grows, rights organisations say the onus remains on Pakistani authorities to account for the missing and to ensure independent investigations into alleged extrajudicial killings.