The crisis of enforced disappearances continues to cast a dark shadow over Balochistan, targeting individuals from all walks of life. Over the past two decades, students, activists, journalists, and ordinary civilians have vanished, leaving families gripped by uncertainty and fear. This pervasive climate of loss has deeply scarred the emotional and psychological fabric of the region.
Thousands of children await the return of missing fathers, while figures like Sammi Deen Baloch and Mehlab Deen Baloch have spent their youth in protest camps, tirelessly campaigning for their fathers’ safe return—yet often met with silence. Others, like Dr. Mahrang Baloch, have grown up without the affection and guidance of a father, living with the loss as part of their daily reality.
Across Balochistan, women live in agonizing limbo, unsure if they are widows. They struggle to console grieving children, while elderly parents cling to the hope of reuniting with missing sons—many passing away without ever knowing their fate.
Human rights organizations and Baloch nationalists allege that Pakistan’s intelligence agencies and security forces are behind these disappearances—a claim the Pakistani government denies. However, evidence gathered by activists and rights groups paints a troubling picture, suggesting a systemic issue.
Rights advocates continue to demand accountability, calling on the Pakistani government to uphold international human rights standards and conduct thorough investigations. Yet, with each passing month, the list of those reported missing grows longer.
This monthly report by The Balochistan Post provides a comprehensive account of enforced disappearances in Balochistan and beyond during October 2024.
Key Findings for October 2024
- 99 enforced disappearances reported in October 2024.
- 29 individuals were released after detention.
- 0 bodies were recovered.
- The average number of disappearances for October was over three per day.
Most Affected Areas
The data shows that disappearances were reported at an average rate of over three per day. Dera Bugti recorded the highest number of cases, followed by Gwadar and Karachi.
- Dera Bugti: 27 cases
- Gwadar: 13 cases
- Karachi: 13 cases
- Kech: 12 cases
- Nushki: 9 cases
Other areas affected include Panjgur, Hub, Khuzdar, Quetta, Naseerabad, Kalat, and Lahore.
Details of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances:
- Anees Baloch: Detained on 2nd October from Turbat. Still Missing.
- Kamal Baloch: Detained on 4th October from Gwadar. Still Missing.
- Shoaib Baloch: Detained on 4th October from Gwadar. Still Missing.
- Junaid Hameed: Detained on 9th October from Hub. Still Missing.
- Imran Baloch: Detained on 9th October from Hub. Still Missing.
- Muslim Akhtar: Detained on 9th October from Khuzdar. Still Missing.
- Shamrez Badini: Detained on 9th October from Lahore. Later Released.
- Akram Mengal: Detained on 9th October from Lahore. Later Released.
- Deedag Baloch: Detained on 10th October from Lahore. Later Released.
- Wafa Manzoor: Detained on 10th October from Turbat. Still Missing.
- Muheem Baloch: Detained on 10th October from Turbat. Still Missing.
- Ali Muhammad: Detained on 8th October from Awaran. Still Missing.
- Muhammad Panah: Detained on 16th September from Kalat. Still Missing (Reported on 11th October).
- Shabeer Ahmed: Detained on 26th September from Hub. Still Missing (Reported on 10th October).
- Aftab Ahmed: Detained on 29th September from Hub. Still Missing (Reported on 10th October).
- Rashid Ali: Detained on 29th September from Hub. Still Missing (Reported on 10th October).
- Yasir Hameed: Detained on 11th October from Kalat. Still Missing.
- Imran Baloch: Detained on 3rd October from Gwadar. Still Missing (Reported on 12th October).
- Bilal Imam: Detained on 8th October from Kech. Still Missing (Reported on 12th October).
- Attaullah Baloch: Detained on 13th October from Turbat. Still Missing.
- Yasir Baloch: Detained on 13th October from Turbat. Still Missing.
- Khalil Ahmed: Detained on 4th October from Kech. Still Missing (Reported on 14th October).
- Zain Baloch: Detained on 15th October from Karachi. Still Missing.
- Zareef Ahmed: Detained on 15th October from Karachi. Still Missing.
- Akram Baloch: Detained on 15th October from Karachi. Still Missing.
- Anees Baloch: Detained on 15th October from Karachi. Still Missing.
- Qamber Ali: Detained on 16th October from Karachi. Later Released.
- Shoiab Ali: Detained on 16th October from Karachi. Later Released.
- Bebagr Ameer: Detained on 16th October from Karachi. Later Released.
- Haneef Baloch: Detained on 27th September from Gwadar. Still Missing.
- Saeedullah Baloch: Detained on 16th October from Karachi. Later Released (Reported on 20th October).
- Shehzad Baloch: Detained on 16th October from Karachi. Still Missing.
- Zubair Baloch: Detained on 16th October from Karachi. Later Released.
- Ishfaq Baloch: Detained on 16th October from Karachi.Later Released.
- Muhammad Naveed: Detained on 16th October from Karachi. Still Missing.
- Siraj Rashid: Detained on 15th October from Panjgur. Still Missing (Reported on 17th October).
- Ali Haider Baloch: Detained on 17th October from Khuzdar. Still Missing.
- Shahab Hassan: Detained on 15th October from Panjgur. Still Missing (Reported on 17th October).
- Faisal Baloch: Detained on 17th October from Gwadar. Still Missing.
- Mousa Baloch: Detained on 17th October from Gwadar. Later Released.
- Hamza Baloch: Detained on 17th October from Gwadar. Still Missing.
- Fazal Hussain: Detained on 17th October from Dera Bugti. Still Missing.
- Qasim Bugti: Detained on 17th October from Dera Bugti. Still Missing.
- Praho Bugti: Detained on 17th October from Dera Bugti. Still Missing.
- Barkat Ali Bugti: Detained on 17th October from Dera Bugti. Still Missing.
- Jumma Bugti: Detained on 17th October from Dera Bugti. Still Missing.
- Zahid Bugti: Detained on 17th October from Dera Bugti. Still Missing.
- Paahi Bugti: Detained on 17th October from Dera Bugti. Still Missing.
- Dilawar Baloch: Detained on 17th October from Dera Bugti. Still Missing.
- Sher Jan: Detained on 17th October from Dera Bugti. Still Missing.
- Fazal Bugti: Detained on 17th October from Dera Bugti. Still Missing.
- Rind Ali Bugti: Detained on 17th October from Dera Bugti. Still Missing.
- Ehsan Baloch: Detained on 17th October from Dera Bugti. Still Missing.
- Zafarullah Baloch: Detained on 17th October from Dera Bugti. Still Missing.
- Dr. Wazir: Detained on 18th October from Dera Bugti. Still Missing (Reported on 17th October).
- Tariq Bugti: Detained on 18th October from Dera Bugti. Still Missing.
- Raees Bugti: Detained on 18th October from Dera Bugti. Still Missing.
- Murtaza Bugti: Detained on 18th October from Dera Bugti. Still Missing.
- Ali Bugti: Detained on 18th October from Dera Bugti. Still Missing.
- Qurban Bugti: Detained on 18th October from Dera Bugti. Still Missing.
- Kah Lah Bugti: Detained on 18th October from Dera Bugti. Still Missing.
- Haibat Khan: Detained on 17th October from Quetta. Still Missing (Reported on 18th October).
- Nooruddin Sumalani: Detained on 17th October from Quetta. Still Missing.
- Abdul Malik: Detained on 7th October from Nushki. Later Released.
- Asfand Baloch: Detained on 7th October from Nushki. Later Released.
- Master Fareed: Detained on 7th October from Nushki. Still Missing.
- Iqbal Baloch: Detained on 7th October from Nushki. Status: Still Missing.
- Mumtaz Baloch: Detained on 7th October from Nushki. Still Missing.
- Shah Saleem: Detained on 8th October from Nushki. Later Released.
- Habib Baloch: Detained on 8th October from Nushki. Later Released.
- Sharif Jan: Detained on 8th October from Nushki. Still Missing.
- Zahoor Jan: Detained on 8th October from Nushki. Later Released.
- Abdul Malik: Detained on 11th October from Turbat. Still Missing.
- Chiragh Dost: Detained on 19th October from Gwadar. Still Missing.
- Qadeer Ahmed: Detained on 19th October from Gwadar. Still Missing.
- Ghulam Rasool: Detained on 20th October from Dera Bugti.Still Missing.
- Gahee Bugti: Detained on 20th October from Dera Bugti. Still Missing.
- Barkat Bugti: Detained on 20th October from Dera Bugti. Still Missing.
- Sharbat Bugti: Detained on 20th October from Dera Bugti.Still Missing.
- Zabad Baloch: Detained on 20th October from Panjgur. Still Missing.
- Lewari: Detained on 20th October from Panjgur. Still Missing.
- Ubaid Tapagi: Detained on 20th October from Kharan. Still Missing.
- Khairullah Baloch: Detained on 20th October from Dera Bugti.Still Missing.
- Bazeed Baloch: Detained on 21st October from Panjgur. Still Missing.
- Sohail Baloch: Detained on 11th October from Turbat. Still Missing.
- Shah Murad: Detained on 17th October from Dera Bugti. Still Missing.
- Mustafa Baloch: Detained on 18th October from Dera Bugti. Still Missing.
- Aurangzaib Baloch: Detained on 14th October from Gwadar. Later Released.
- Khuda Dad: Detained on 14th October from Gwadar. Later Released.
- Muhammad Ismail: Detained on 14th October from Gwadar. Still Missing.
- Adnan Baloch: Detained on 14th October from Gwadar.Later Released.
- Irshad Ahmed: Detained on 23rd October from Panjgur. Still Missing.
- Haseeb Baloch: Detained on 24th October from Panjgur. Later Released.
- Oshak Domki: Detained on 25th October from Naseerabad. Still Missing.
- Ikhtiar Baloch: Detained on 25th October from Naseerabad. Still Missing.
- Doulat Baloch: Detained on 26th October from Kech. Later Released.
- Bakshi Baloch: Detained on 26th October from Kech. Later Released.
- Bebagr Baloch: Detained on 18th October from Turbat. Later Released.
- Muhabbat Baloch: Detained on 27th October from Karachi. Later Released.