Panjgur, 28 January 2025 – Paank strongly condemns the continued harassment and psychological torment inflicted upon the families of forcibly disappeared individuals in #Balochistan.  

Earlier today, in the Parom area of Panjgur, security forces detained and subjected Tariq, son of Haji Mahmood, and Halima, daughter of Dost Muhammad, to enforced disappearance. Both individuals were later released after being unlawfully held. This incident is a blatant violation of their fundamental rights and an extension of the systematic harassment faced by families seeking justice for their loved ones.  

It is particularly disturbing that Tariq has been a previous victim of enforced disappearance. Furthermore, Halima is the daughter of Dost Muhammad, who himself has been missing since 2012. This is not the first tragedy to befall this family; Tariq’s brother, Dosta, was killed in a drone attack last year, along with his entire family. The persecution of grieving families reflects an inhumane disregard for justice, human dignity, and the principles of accountability.  

Paank reiterates that enforced disappearances and the targeted harassment of family members exacerbate the pain of already suffering communities. Such actions serve only to deepen the wounds of injustice and perpetuate an environment of fear and oppression.  

We call upon human rights organizations, civil society, and the international community to urgently address these human rights violations in Balochistan. The perpetrators of such inhumane practices must be held accountable, and the families of the disappeared must be treated with respect and dignity, not with further victimization.
#Balochistan