Quetta, April 20 (NationPress) Amid ongoing violence against civilians in Balochistan, prominent human rights organizations have highlighted the extrajudicial killing of two civilians and the enforced disappearance of six others by Pakistani forces.

The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) reported that the body of Zulfaqar, a 47-year-old shepherd, was discovered in the Paroom area of the Panjgur district on April 16, nearly two months after he was allegedly forcibly taken by Pakistani forces.

“The death of Zulfaqar demonstrates the ongoing trend of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial executions in Balochistan, where civilians frequently vanish only to be found dead under mysterious circumstances. Families endure prolonged anguish, desperately seeking answers for weeks or even months,” stated the BYC.

In another incident on the same day, 38-year-old Shahram was killed in Paroom, with his death being described as an encounter.

The BYC noted that Shahram was forcibly disappeared on February 21 from the Nehing Zamuran region of the province.

Characterizing the extrajudicial killing as part of a larger pattern of human rights violations, the BYC asserted, “This situation cannot be overlooked, as it raises grave concerns regarding crimes against humanity.”

The BYC urged international human rights organizations, the United Nations, and the global community to pay attention to the alarming situation in Balochistan and to take effective action against enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and breaches of civil liberties, while fostering justice and safeguarding affected families.

Pointing out the atrocities faced by civilians in Balochistan, Paank, the Human Rights Department of the Baloch National Movement, revealed that four youths, including a minor, were forcibly taken on Sunday night by Pakistani security forces during a raid at their homes in the Panwan area of Gwadar district.

The victims were identified as 19-year-old fisherman Sohail Kareem, 20-year-old student Nadil Baloch, 14-year-old student Dilshad Dad, and another young person, Ali Fazal.

Paank also condemned the enforced disappearance of 27-year-old student Ikram from the Kech district on April 18 by Pakistan's Frontier Corps (FC).

“The ongoing targeting of students is profoundly concerning and reflects a persistent pattern of human rights violations in Balochistan. Ikram’s current status remains unknown, placing him in serious jeopardy,” it remarked.

In a separate case, a young singer named Muhammad Taj from the Shapak region in Kech was abducted from his residence by Pakistani security personnel on the night of April 17. Since then, his whereabouts have remained unknown.

Expressing deep concern, the rights organization stated, “The targeting of a young artist dedicated to promoting the Balochi language and culture further highlights the diminishing space for cultural and artistic expression in the region.”