20/01/2025
The recent reports highlight the troubling issue of enforced disappearances involving three young men in 's and regions. The incidents occurred within a short timeframe and share similarities in the manner of abduction.
1. Muhammad Jawad: He was allegedly taken on January 17 near the Sehwan Sharif shrine while on a trip to Sindh with his friends. His family describes the situation as a leisure visit typical during the winter months. According to his cousin, unidentified individuals in plain clothes detained Jawad and moved him to an undisclosed location.
2. Zubair: On January 18, another young Baloch man, Zubair from Kech Tump, was reportedly apprehended by in Malir Jam Goth, . Similar to Jawad’s case, his family has not been able to confirm his location or condition since his detention.
3. Asif Baloch: The third incident involves Asif Baloch, who was allegedly taken from his home in , , in the early hours of January 4. His family claims that he was forcibly removed by Pakistani forces. As with the other two cases, his whereabouts remain unknown.
These incidents reflect a broader pattern of enforced disappearances that pose significant human rights concerns, particularly for the Baloch community. Families are left in distress, grappling with uncertainty and fear for their loved ones' safety, while calling on authorities for accountability and action.
