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Islamabad: Serious allegations of human rights violations have once again surfaced in Balochistan. A leading human rights organization claimed on Thursday that the Pakistan Army has forcibly disappeared five more civilians in the province. These incidents come at a time when tensions are already high in the region over enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings.

Five people, including teachers, were allegedly abducted
According to the Baloch National Movement’s human rights wing, ‘Pank’, two teachers—Abdul Hameed, 45, and Nasir Ali, 36—were allegedly abducted by Frontier Corps personnel from the Parum area of ​​Panjgur district on May 5. The organization said the targeting of teachers was extremely worrying and reflected the serious situation of arbitrary arrests in Balochistan.

Several civilians also claimed to be missing on May 2.
According to the human rights organization, 27-year-old Altaf Hussain Baloch was reportedly abducted by Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel from Hub checkpoint on May 2. In a separate incident on the same day, 40-year-old Jan Khan and his 20-year-old son, Abdul Sattar, were reportedly abducted from their home in Quetta.

Human rights organizations strongly react.
PAC condemned these incidents, saying such acts violate fundamental human rights and subject families to prolonged mental anguish and uncertainty. The organization appealed to Pakistani authorities to immediately release the missing individuals or bring them before a court.

Meanwhile, a tense atmosphere prevailed in Quetta, where a student sit-in continued for 15 days
. The sit-in outside Bolan Medical College (BMC) entered its 15th consecutive day on Wednesday. Protesters are demanding the release of student Khadija Baloch, who was allegedly abducted by security forces from the women’s hostel on April 21st.

The Baloch Yakjehati Committee (BYC) alleges
that despite 15 days of continuous protests, the administration has not taken any concrete action. The organization said this is increasing the anxiety of the families and protesters.

Rising tensions in Balochistan
Discontent has been growing in Balochistan over enforced disappearances and alleged extrajudicial executions for a long time. Human rights organizations say the situation is becoming increasingly serious and a climate of fear prevails among citizens.