Paank, the human rights department of the Baloch National Movement, has condemned the abduction of two young individuals by Pakistani security forces in Balochistan’s Kech district. The victims, Pazeer, son of Fateh Muhammad, and Shoaib, son of Mullah Salam, were forcibly disappeared in separate incidents.
Abductions in Kech
Firstly, Pazeer was abducted from the Niwanu Zamuran area in Buleda tehsil, while Shoaib was taken from the Gilee area. Paank shared this information on X, saying, “Enforced disappearances in Balochistan continue with impunity. On Dec 1, 2024, Pakistani forces forcibly disappeared Pazeer s/o Fateh Muhammad (Niwan Zamuran, Kech) and Shoaib s/o Mullah Salam (Gilee, Kech). We urge Pakistan to ensure their safe return.”
Enforced disappearances in Balochistan continue with impunity. On Dec 1, 2024, Pakistani forces forcibly disappeared Pazeer s/o Fateh Muhammad (Niwan Zamuran, Kech) and Shoaib s/o Mullah Salam (Gilee, Kech). We urge Pakistan to ensure their safe return. pic.twitter.com/9cvzCV9lvu
— Paank (@paank_bnm) December 2, 2024
Extrajudicial Killings Condemned
Violations of Human Rights
These actions are severe violations of human rights and international law. Consequently, Paank has called for an immediate and transparent investigation by the Pakistani government. Furthermore, they have urged the international community to condemn these human rights abuses.
