Reports have emerged of two more enforced disappearances in Balochistan, where abductions by security forces are a frequent occurrence. On August 28th, two individuals were reportedly detained and taken to undisclosed locations by Pakistani forces.
The first incident took place in Gwadar, where Naseebullah, the son of Haji Nazir Ahmed and a resident of Kharan district, was allegedly detained by Pakistani forces and the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD). Naseebullah, who ran a shop in Gwadar, was reportedly taken in front of a shop near Grammar School and shifted to an unknown location. The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) Kharan confirmed the incident, alleging that Naseebullah was targeted for opening his shop during the Baloch Raaji Muchi, also known as the Baloch National Gathering. The BYC and Naseebullah’s family have demanded his immediate release or his presentation in court, warning of strong protests if their demands are not met.
In a separate incident on the same day, another man, identified as Jawed, son of Abdul Wahid and a resident of Gokdan Turbat, went missing in the Kech district. According to reports, Jawed, a laborer, was allegedly detained by Pakistani forces after traveling to Satellite Town for work. Since his detention, his whereabouts remain unknown. His mother has appealed for his safe release, urging that if any charges exist against him, he should be brought before a court rather than being subjected to enforced disappearance.