Quetta, Feb 22 (NationPress) A minimum of eleven members from a single family have been forcibly taken by Pakistani forces in Balochistan, amidst an escalating trend of enforced disappearances within the region, as reported by a prominent human rights organization on Sunday.

Denouncing these incidents, Paank, the Human Rights Department of the Baloch National Movement, indicated that on February 18, Pakistani security forces conducted a raid at a residence in the Gazgi area of Khuzdar district, apprehending Hayat Bibi, an elderly woman, and transporting her to an undisclosed location without any official acknowledgment.

Previously, her husband, Fazal Karim, along with two of their sons, had been forcibly disappeared in separate occurrences.

The organization further disclosed that on February 8, seven additional relatives were also reportedly detained during similar raids in the Hub district, with no information regarding their fate or location provided by Pakistani authorities.

Paank expressed grave concern regarding the apparent collective targeting of one family, especially the detention of an elderly woman, urging the authorities to immediately reveal their whereabouts, ensure their safety, and either present them in court or release them without delay.

In its latest documentation, Paank highlighted alarming violations of human rights in Balochistan, particularly focusing on enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings that are targeting civilians.

“The cases noted in January revealed a deeply troubling pattern of state repression, arbitrary detentions, physical and psychological torture, and unlawful executions perpetrated by Pakistani security forces. These transgressions underscore a persistent climate of impunity and fear throughout Balochistan,” the rights group stated.

The findings show a total of 82 cases of enforced disappearances, indicating widespread and systematic targeting of Baloch civilians.

Additionally, 44 victims were released after suffering severe mental and physical torture, further demonstrating the use of coercive interrogation methods.

According to the Paank report, extrajudicial killings by Pakistani forces in Balochistan continue without interruption, with the military reportedly detaining and executing individuals without due process.

The report recorded 12 confirmed cases of extrajudicial killings during the same period, underscoring the dire consequences of unchecked state power.

Stating that these findings reflect the worsening human rights situation in Balochistan, Paank called for independent investigations, accountability mechanisms, and international oversight to protect vulnerable communities across the province.