Quetta, Aug 20 (NationPress) A coalition of human rights organizations expressed outrage on Wednesday over the illegal raid at the home of former Justice Zahoor Ahmed Shahwani and the unjust arrest of his son by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Balochistan.

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) condemned the incident, stating that the unauthorized raid took place in Quetta's provincial capital during the early hours of Wednesday. Approximately 50 CTD officials, accompanied by individuals in civilian attire, forcibly entered Zahoor's residence without showing any legal documents or authorization.

During this invasion, his son, Zameer Ahmed Shahwani, a state counsel, was apprehended and taken away without following due legal process.

“This blatant violation of constitutional protections against arbitrary arrest and unlawful intrusion into private property is profoundly concerning. Such actions erode public trust in law enforcement and threaten the rule of law. Shahwani must be released immediately, and those responsible should be held accountable,” the HRCP stated.

Another organization, Baloch Voice for Justice (BVJ), highlighted that the actions taken without legal grounds constituted a case of enforced disappearance and abduction, representing a clear breach of both domestic and international law, as well as fundamental human rights.

Such practices undermine the rule of law, diminish public confidence, and raise serious concerns regarding the safeguarding of legal practitioners and the independence of the judiciary in Pakistan.

The Baloch National Movement's Human Rights Department, Paank, voiced concerns, stressing that targeting legal professionals and the families of human rights advocates reflects a troubling trend of repression and lawlessness in Balochistan.

Simultaneously, BVJ raised alarm over the enforced disappearance of Mir Yousaf Qalandrani from Karachi on August 17 by Pakistani forces.

His three siblings—Mir Atiq-ur-Rahman Qalandrani, Mir Khalil-ur-Rahman Qalandrani, and Mir Wasim-ur-Rahman Qalandrani—have been missing since 2011, with no information about their fate for over 14 years.

BVJ stated that this ongoing situation constitutes a severe violation of basic human rights and international law. The organization urged the Government of Pakistan to reveal the whereabouts of Mir Yousaf Qalandrani, ensure his safe return, and provide accountability for all cases of enforced disappearances.