A woman from Khuzdar city in Pakistan's Balochistan province has publicly accused an associate of former Balochistan Chief Minister Sanaullah Zehri of killing one of her sons, disabling another, and seizing her family's land — the latest in a series of alleged abuses that rights groups say reflect a deepening human rights crisis in the region. The accusations were made at a press conference at the Quetta Press Club on 25 May, according to local media reports.

What the Woman Alleged

The woman identified Abdul Malik, also known as Malo, as the perpetrator, claiming he targeted her family and occupied her property in the town of Zehri. She alleged that Malik operated under the patronage of the former chief minister and served as his deputy, according to The Balochistan Post.

She said she was forced to flee the area after her children were targeted, and that her homes were subsequently occupied. She accused local authorities of failing to deliver justice, attributing their inaction to the former chief minister's political influence. She urged the Balochistan government to investigate the matter and take action against Malik and his associates.

Extrajudicial Killings Reported by Rights Body

The woman's allegations came just days after the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), a prominent human rights organisation, condemned the alleged extrajudicial killing of an elderly farmer, Sheerdil, in the Turbat region of Kech district on 21 May. Citing local sources, the BYC alleged that personnel of Pakistan's Frontier Corps (FC) opened fire near his land and that Sheerdil was struck and died on the spot.

In a separate incident, the body of 21-year-old driver Muhsin was recovered from the Paroom region in Panjgur district on 19 May — reportedly 66 days after he was allegedly forcibly disappeared. According to the BYC, Muhsin was last seen on 16 March at the Jeerak crossing point in Paroom. The committee alleged that FC personnel forcibly disappeared him, killed him in detention, and dumped his body.

BYC's Broader Warning

'The situation in Balochistan continues to worsen, with killings and recovery of bodies being reported from different regions. Families are living through unbearable pain and loss, especially during days that should bring peace and togetherness, while ordinary people remain without protection or justice,' the BYC stated.

The rights body called on international human rights organisations and global bodies to urgently take notice of the deteriorating situation. It demanded accountability for those responsible and called for the protection of civilians and respect for the dignity of affected families.

Pattern of Alleged Abuses

The incidents form part of a long-documented pattern of alleged enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and land disputes in Balochistan that rights groups have repeatedly flagged to United Nations bodies. Pakistan's federal government has consistently denied systematic abuses, attributing security operations in the province to counterterrorism efforts. Critics, however, argue that civilian populations bear a disproportionate cost, with little access to legal redress.

As international scrutiny of Balochistan grows, pressure on Islamabad to allow independent investigations is likely to intensify.