Khuzdar [Pakistan], The Human Rights Department of the Baloch National Movement on Wednesday condemned yet another case of enforced disappearance in Khuzdar district of Balochistan. Panak, the human rights wing of the Baloch National Movement, posted on Twitter condemning the disappearance of Muzammil Baloch, a resident of Khuzdar, who was disappeared by Pakistani forces on 8 April. “We strongly condemn the disappearance of Muzammil Baloch, son of Muhammad Afza Mengal, resident of Khuzdar. His disappearance by Pakistani forces at 11 am on April 8 from Khuzdar city is extremely worrying. The lack of information about his whereabouts is serious Questions about their safety and well-being,” he said.The organization further called on the authorities to immediately investigate his disappearance and ensure his safe return. "Punk calls on the authorities to immediately investigate her disappearance and ensure her safe return. Enforced disappearance is a violation of fundamental human rights and should not be tolerated under any circumstances." They said.
> We strongly condemn the disappearance of Muzammil Baloch, son of Muhammad Afza Mengal, resident of Khuzdar. His disappearance from Khuzdar city by Pakistani forces at 11 am on April 8 is extremely worrying.Lack of information about his whereabouts raises questions... pic.twitter.com/f6E5HBkz1
- Paank (@paank_bnm) April 9, 202
Muzammil's case came to light just a few days before the auspicious occasion of Eid. In particular, the people of Balochistan face frequent cases of forced disappearance in Pakistan. PAANK recently released its monthly report on incidents of human rights violations in Balochistan. According to the report, 24 persons were forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces in Balochistan, two were extrajudicially executed and 21 tortured victims were released. Additionally, in Balochistan, Pakistan's most underdeveloped region, the country's intelligence The agency, Inter-Services Intelligence, has been accused of committing all kinds of atrocities. Strong feelings of injustice and alienation, including abductions, killings and torture to instill fear, have forced some Baloch people to take up arms and they continue to target Pakistani army personnel and Chinese properties in their territory.The report further states, "Those who advocate for the betterment of their society are consistently targeted by the Pakistani military. The Pakistani military considers enforced disappearances as the only means of suppressing Baloch national consciousness. This tactic is used It is being carried out for the last 20 years and students and educated classes are the primary targets. It says that even if these people are released, they are mentally paralyzed and the Pakistani army and secret agencies are working on their “Baloch students are being forcibly disappeared from educational institutions and streets after being arrested.They are locked in torture chambers for days, months and years. Even though many of them have been freed, they are mentally paralyzed because the Pakistani army and secret agencies protect their minds," Pan said, citing a worrying increase in cases of forced disappearance of people in the report. were forced to take to the streets in various parts of Balochistan. Pank claimed that its team also spoke to the families of the victims in this case and learned that the bodies of their loved ones had not been recovered as per police assurances. Despite fears that their children would be killed and safely recovered, incidents shared on social media highlight only a small portion of enforced disappearances and unlawful detention.More thorough investigation and scientific observations are needed to fully understand the suffering of the Baloch youth.
> We strongly condemn the disappearance of Muzammil Baloch, son of Muhammad Afza Mengal, resident of Khuzdar. His disappearance from Khuzdar city by Pakistani forces at 11 am on April 8 is extremely worrying.Lack of information about his whereabouts raises questions... pic.twitter.com/f6E5HBkz1
- Paank (@paank_bnm) April 9, 202
Muzammil's case came to light just a few days before the auspicious occasion of Eid. In particular, the people of Balochistan face frequent cases of forced disappearance in Pakistan. PAANK recently released its monthly report on incidents of human rights violations in Balochistan. According to the report, 24 persons were forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces in Balochistan, two were extrajudicially executed and 21 tortured victims were released. Additionally, in Balochistan, Pakistan's most underdeveloped region, the country's intelligence The agency, Inter-Services Intelligence, has been accused of committing all kinds of atrocities. Strong feelings of injustice and alienation, including abductions, killings and torture to instill fear, have forced some Baloch people to take up arms and they continue to target Pakistani army personnel and Chinese properties in their territory.The report further states, "Those who advocate for the betterment of their society are consistently targeted by the Pakistani military. The Pakistani military considers enforced disappearances as the only means of suppressing Baloch national consciousness. This tactic is used It is being carried out for the last 20 years and students and educated classes are the primary targets. It says that even if these people are released, they are mentally paralyzed and the Pakistani army and secret agencies are working on their “Baloch students are being forcibly disappeared from educational institutions and streets after being arrested.They are locked in torture chambers for days, months and years. Even though many of them have been freed, they are mentally paralyzed because the Pakistani army and secret agencies protect their minds," Pan said, citing a worrying increase in cases of forced disappearance of people in the report. were forced to take to the streets in various parts of Balochistan. Pank claimed that its team also spoke to the families of the victims in this case and learned that the bodies of their loved ones had not been recovered as per police assurances. Despite fears that their children would be killed and safely recovered, incidents shared on social media highlight only a small portion of enforced disappearances and unlawful detention.More thorough investigation and scientific observations are needed to fully understand the suffering of the Baloch youth.
