Pakistani forces kill 2 civilians, disappear 6 in Balochistan: Rights groups
Synopsis
On a single day, three Baloch human rights organisations documented two extrajudicial killings — including that of a serving police constable — six fresh enforced disappearances, and a military operation in Kech district where dozens of homes were allegedly set ablaze. The pattern, activists say, is not new; it is accelerating.
Key Takeaways
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) reported the extrajudicial killing of 19-year-old farmer Shabeer Ahmed , whose body was found on 8 June in Washuk district after over a month of enforced disappearance.
Police constable Shah Hussain, 26 , was allegedly killed by a Pakistan-backed death squad in Panjgur district after a prior enforced disappearance in October 2025 .
The Baloch Voice for Justice (BVJ) alleged that six civilians from the Mosiyani family were forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces.
The Baloch Women Forum (BWF) alleged that a military operation in Tump, Kech district resulted in dozens of homes being set ablaze and abuse of women, children, and elderly residents.
All three rights bodies called on Pakistani authorities to be held accountable under national and international human rights standards.
Human rights organisations on Friday, 12 June documented the extrajudicial killing of two civilians and the enforced disappearance of six others in Balochistan, allegedly at the hands of Pakistani security forces. The disclosures, made by multiple Baloch rights bodies, underscore what activists describe as a continuing pattern of state-backed violence against civilians in the province.
Two Civilians Killed
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) reported that the bullet-riddled body of 19-year-old farmer Shabeer Ahmed was found dumped on 8 June in the Basima area of Washuk district. According to the BYC, Shabeer had been forcibly disappeared on 27 April and his family received no information about his condition or whereabouts during the more than a month he remained missing.
'This incident reflects the continuing pattern of enforced disappearances and killings in Balochistan, where families are often left searching for their loved ones for months, only to later receive their dead bodies,' the BYC stated.
In a separate case, 26-year-old police constable Shah Hussain was allegedly extrajudicially killed by what the BYC described as a 'Pakistan-backed death squad' last month in the Tasp area of Panjgur district. According to the BYC, Shah had been forcibly disappeared on 29 October 2025 and released on 3 November 2025 following what it termed a month of 'illegal detention and torture', before being subsequently killed.
'When the life of a state official such as Shah Hussain can be endangered through an arbitrary killing, it raises serious concerns about the security of ordinary citizens, who are even more vulnerable,' the rights body noted.
Six Civilians Allegedly Disappeared
The Baloch Voice for Justice (BVJ) separately alleged that Pakistani forces forcibly disappeared six civilians in Balochistan. The victims were identified as Sardarzada Mir Zehri Khan Mosiyani, Mir Dost Muhammad Mosiyani, Mir Irshad Ahmed Mosiyani, Mir Umeed Ali Mosiyani, Mir Shakar Khan Mosiyani, and Mir Sanaullah Mosiyani.
'The continued use of enforced disappearances in Balochistan has inflicted immense suffering on families who are left searching for answers while their loved ones remain missing. The authorities must be held accountable for these violations and must respect their obligations under national and international human rights standards,' the BVJ stated.
Military Operation in Kech District
The Baloch Women Forum (BWF) also strongly condemned a military operation conducted on Friday in the Tump area of Kech district. Citing local reports, the BWF alleged that security forces set ablaze dozens of homes and subjected women, children, and elderly residents to physical abuse and intimidation. Personal belongings, including money, gold, and other valuables, were reportedly confiscated during the operation.
'These actions constitute a grave violation of fundamental human rights and represent a deeply troubling practice of collective punishment, the militarisation of civilian spaces and the erosion of the rule of law,' the BWF stated.
Broader Context
Balochistan has been the site of a long-running insurgency and a documented pattern of enforced disappearances that human rights organisations have flagged for over two decades. International bodies including the United Nations have repeatedly called on Pakistani authorities to investigate such cases and ensure accountability. Pakistani officials have historically disputed characterisations of state-backed extrajudicial violence, attributing security operations to counter-insurgency imperatives. The latest disclosures come amid heightened scrutiny of Pakistan's human rights record at international forums.
With rights groups continuing to document fresh cases, pressure is expected to mount on Islamabad to permit independent investigations into the alleged abuses in the province.
Point of View
Not a suspected militant — whose alleged killing signals that no civilian status offers protection. Pakistan has long framed Balochistan operations as counter-insurgency; the documented killing of a state employee by an alleged state-linked squad complicates that narrative considerably. International pressure has historically produced little accountability, and without access for independent investigators, these reports risk remaining unverified and unpunished.
NationPress
30 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did human rights groups report about Balochistan on 12 June 2025?
Three Baloch human rights organisations — the BYC, BVJ, and BWF — reported the extrajudicial killing of two civilians, the enforced disappearance of six others, and a military operation in Kech district where dozens of homes were allegedly set ablaze, all allegedly carried out by Pakistani security forces.
Who was Shabeer Ahmed and what happened to him?
Shabeer Ahmed was a 19-year-old farmer from Balochistan who was allegedly forcibly disappeared on 27 April. His bullet-riddled body was found dumped on 8 June in the Basima area of Washuk district, according to the Baloch Yakjehti Committee.
Who are the six civilians allegedly disappeared by Pakistani forces?
The Baloch Voice for Justice identified the six as Sardarzada Mir Zehri Khan Mosiyani, Mir Dost Muhammad Mosiyani, Mir Irshad Ahmed Mosiyani, Mir Umeed Ali Mosiyani, Mir Shakar Khan Mosiyani, and Mir Sanaullah Mosiyani. No further details about the circumstances of their disappearances were provided in available reports.
What happened during the military operation in Kech district?
The Baloch Women Forum alleged that Pakistani security forces conducted an operation in the Tump area of Kech district on Friday, during which dozens of homes were set ablaze, women, children, and elderly residents were subjected to physical abuse, and personal valuables including money and gold were confiscated.
What is Pakistan's position on allegations of enforced disappearances in Balochistan?
Pakistani authorities have historically disputed characterisations of state-backed extrajudicial violence in Balochistan, attributing security operations to counter-insurgency requirements. The government has not publicly responded to the specific incidents documented on 12 June, according to available reports.
