The family of two brothers forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces in Balochistan has alleged it is being coerced into taking a political stand, according to local media reports. The brothers, Abu Bakr and Tohid, sons of Muhammad Siddiq, were detained on 6 May 2025 from the Khudabadan Mawach area of Panjgur district and subsequently transferred to an unknown location, with no information provided about their whereabouts.

What Happened in Panjgur

According to the Balochistan Post, citing local sources, the two brothers were picked up from Khudabadan Mawach in Panjgur on 6 May 2025. No official statement has been issued by Pakistani authorities regarding their detention or current location. The family has received no communication since the brothers were taken away.

Family Allegedly Forced to Hold Press Conference

Tohid is reportedly the son-in-law of Zaheer, a man who has been missing for years, while Tohid's wife, Adeeba Zaheer, is described as an active member of the Baloch Solidarity Committee. According to local sources cited in the report, Adeeba Zaheer was pressured to hold a press conference denouncing the Baloch Solidarity Committee and to publicly disassociate herself from the organisation following the disappearance of her husband and brother-in-law. Sources claim she held such a press conference under duress, though no official confirmation of this pressure has been issued by any authority.

Notably, Adeeba's father has not been heard from since he was detained by Pakistani forces at a hub checkpoint on 13 April 2015 — a disappearance that has remained unresolved for over a decade.

Another Family Member Killed After Abduction

The same family has suffered repeated targeting, according to the report. Zeeshan Zaheer, another member of the family, was abducted in broad daylight from Garmkan Football Chowk on 29 June 2025. His body was found the following day. The family alleges he was killed after being detained, though no official investigation findings have been made public.

Two Teachers Also Abducted in Panjgur

Separately, Paank, the human rights department of the Baloch National Movement, reported that two teachers were abducted on 5 May 2025 from the Paroom region in Panjgur district. The teachers, Abdul Hameed, aged 45, and Nasir Ali, aged 36, were allegedly taken by personnel of Pakistan's Frontier Corps. No official response has been issued regarding their detention.

Broader Pattern of Enforced Disappearances

These incidents form part of a documented and growing wave of enforced disappearances and alleged extrajudicial killings across Balochistan. Human rights organisations have long flagged the province as a zone of systematic state repression, with families of the disappeared frequently subjected to secondary pressure to remain silent or publicly distance themselves from civil society groups. The Pakistani government has consistently denied systematic abuses, though international bodies including the United Nations have raised concerns. With no official accountability mechanism in place, families of the disappeared in Balochistan face an increasingly coercive environment with little recourse.