Human Rights Violations in Balochistan: 54 Enforced Disappearances, 66 Killings Documented in September 2026

November 1, 2026 HRCB

In September 2026, Balochistan recorded 54 enforced disappearances, including 2 women and one little girl. Nine teenagers were among the disappeared, and only a few have reappeared. Frontier Corps was responsible for most abductions, followed by other state authorities. Labourers and Students were the largest group of victims, with most cases concentrated in Kech and Quetta.

During the same period, 66 killings were reported, including 14 previously disappeared individuals.

Enforced Disappearances

Of the total 54 enforced disappearances, five were from previous months. Fifty-one victims were male, and three were female. Only 11 of those taken have reappeared, and 4 of them were killed in custody, while the majority remain unaccounted for.

The data records a total of 54 abduction cases. Regarding the mode of abduction, 32 cases (59.3%) involved house raids, 20 cases (37%) involved detention, and 2 cases (3.7%) occurred at check-posts. In terms of alleged perpetrators, Frontier Corps (FC) accounted for 30 cases (55.6%), followed by intelligence agencies with 15 cases (27.8%), CTD with 5 cases (9.3%), and death squads with 4 cases (7.4%).

The professional backgrounds of 54 individuals recorded in the abduction cases. The profession of 16 individuals is not known. Among those with identified professions, labourers constitute the largest group, with 11 cases, followed by students with 7 cases. Three individuals were tailors, while veterinary doctors, shepherds, shopkeepers, and drivers accounted for 2 cases each. The remaining individuals belonged to different professions, including car assistants, housewives, oil traders, mechanics, farmers, musicians, security guards, fishermen, and barbers, with one case each.

The geographical distribution of 54 abduction cases across different locations. Kech recorded the highest number of cases, with 23, followed by Quetta with 10 cases and Panjgur with 4 cases. Gwadar accounted for 3 cases, while Mastung, Washuk, Surab, Khuzdar, and Karachi recorded 2 cases each. The remaining cases were reported in Kalat, Punjab, Chagai, and Hub, with one case each. Overall, the recorded cases were distributed across 13 locations, with Kech and Quetta accounting for the largest numbers.

Cases:

September 01

Sana Ullah, 25, son of Muhammad Anwar and a mechanic from Killi Kark, Mastung, was abducted from Yalli Main Road in Kadkoocha, Mastung.
Brahim Baloch, 20, son of Aziz Baloch, and Babu Baloch, 15, son of Naseer Ahmed, both labourers from Reshpish and Paroom, Panjgur, respectively, were abducted from their hometowns by a death squad and later handed over to the FC.

September 02

Muhammad and Ahmad, twin brothers and sons of Muhammad Yunus from Gebun, Balochistan, were taken from their family home by FC personnel and transferred to an undisclosed location. Both brothers worked as daily wage earners and financially supported their family.
Adnan Baloch, a labourer from Gebun, was abducted by security forces during a late-night raid on his home.

September 03

Altaf Baloch, 43, son of Khan Muhammad and a shopkeeper from Mungachar, Kalat, was abducted by FC personnel from his shop at 11:00 AM.
Qamber, son of Nizar Muhammad, and Zubair, son of Dad Karim, both 14 and shepherds from Gumazi, Tump, Kech, were taken away by FC from Aziyan, Tump. Hussain, son of Jumma, was also taken into custody by FC personnel from the same area alongside Qamber and Zubair. Hussain was found dead in Mand on October 14, 2026. According to his family, he was killed, and his body was dumped after more than a month of enforced disappearance. Qamber and Zubair remain missing.
Amar Baloch, a fifth-semester student in Punjab University’s Department of Media Studies, was forcibly disappeared by secret agencies from Moon Market in Lahore’s Iqbal Town on the night of 3 September.

September 04

Changeez, 24, son of Muhammad Ibrahim and a labourer from Alandoor, Buleda, Kech, was abducted by FC personnel from Apsar, Turbat, at 11:00 PM. On September 17, his family was informed at the FC camp in Apsar that he had been killed. They were shown a photograph showing a severe head injury, and the family was told that his body had been disposed of.
Sawood Basheer, son of Basheer Ahmed from Alandoor, Buleda, was forcibly disappeared on September 04 and released the following day in Alandoor.

September 06

Qadir Bakhsh, 66, son of Muhammad Ramzan and a resident of Baghbana, Khuzdar, was abducted by CTD and MI personnel from RCD Road, Khuzdar, at 9:00 PM.
Akram Baloch, son of Haji Murad Mohammad and a resident of Sholig village in Dasht, Gwadar, was taken away by the FC from a car service in Gwadar city.

September 07

Shukrullah Baloch, 28, son of Abdul Nabi and a resident of Kappar, Washuk, was forcibly disappeared by FC personnel from the CPEC road in Paatk, Washuk. On September 17, after ten days in detention, he was extrajudicially killed. His tortured body was later found by the roadside along the CPEC road.

September 08

Jameel, 17, son of Iqbal and an FSc student from Daddy Dasht, Kech, was abducted by FC personnel from Meerani, Daim Dasht, and released on September 13.
Jamshair Baloch, 28, son of Ganguzar Baloch, and Mahir Mazar, 28, son of Mazar Baloch, both veterinary doctors from Apsar, Turbat, were abducted by FC and MI personnel from their homes at 1:00 AM and 1:30 AM, respectively, and later released on September 12.
Habib ur Rehman Baloch, 45, son of Muhammad Ibrahim and a security guard from Killi Qambrani, Quetta, was abducted by ISI and CTD personnel from his home at 2:00 AM. He was released on September 12.
Nasir Nashad, 29, son of Musa Khan and a musician from Killi Taj Muhammad Khan, Chagai, was abducted by FC personnel from the football ground in Chagai at 5:00 PM.
Babar, son of Akbar and a resident of Sangani Sar, Turbat, was forcibly taken into custody by security forces at Absar football ground. His family reported that the forces had raided their home the previous night to arrest him, but he was away. His father, Akbar, was shot dead by security forces during a raid in August.

September 09

Zakir, 25, son of Abdul Razzak and a driver from Haji Shah Ali Village, Sharafi, Karachi, was forcibly disappeared by CTD and MI personnel from his residence at 2:30 AM.
Ehsan Baloch, 21, son of Muhammad Ismail and a driver from Gurgina, Mastung, was abducted by MI and FC personnel from Lal Pass Check Post, Mastung, at 9:00 AM.
Hafiz Jameel Ahmed, 21, son of Chutta Khan and a trailer master from Manojan Road, Hudda, Quetta, was forcibly disappeared by CTD and ISI personnel from his home at 2:30 AM. He was released on September 12.
Gul Zaib, son of Muhammad Azeem Lango and a labourer, was detained by CTD personnel during a raid on a house in Killi Shabo, Quetta, at around 4:00 AM and transferred to an undisclosed location. Local sources reported that he had previously been subjected to enforced disappearance.

September 11

Seema Baloch, daughter of Master Abdul Sattar and a resident of Kardegaap, Mastung, was abducted on September 11 and released in Quetta on September 17, 2026.

September 12

Saeed Baloch, 16, son of Nasir and a resident of Gayab, Kech, was disappeared by Fac personnel during a raid on Modi, Gwadar. He had been working as a labourer in Gwadar and was taken from a relative’s house.

September 15

Kifayat Baloch, 20, son of Hidatullah Bangulzai and a resident of Quetta, was abducted by the FC from outside the University of Balochistan at around 9:00 a.m.

September 16:

Hafeez Baloch, son of Rahmdil, was forcibly whisked away from his home in Buleda, Kech, by FC personnel. He was handed over to his family in an injured condition on 22 September and died within an hour of his release.
Hafeez Shahmir, son of Nawab and a resident of the Isai area of Panjgur, was abducted by FC from his home at around 11:30 p.m.

September 17

Ikram, 18, son of Saleem and a barber from Umari Kan Shapuk, Kech, was abducted from his shop at around 4:00 PM by individuals identified as members of a local death squad.
Safar Khan, son of Kambar, and Abdul Razzaq, son of Fazal, both residents of Reko Buleda, Kech, were abducted on September 17 and released in Bit Buleda on September 19, 2026.

September 18

FC personnel abducted Sana Baloch, son of Muhammad Ibrahim and a resident of Dali, Washuk, from an army checkpoint in the Dali area.
FC personnel reportedly abducted Nazam Baloch, son of Huda Dost and a resident of Daz, Parom, from the Jerak border area while he was engaged in oil trading. According to reports, his vehicle was also seized.

September 19

Majid Baloch, 17, son of Mohammad Ali and a student from Surkh, Surab, was taken away by FC personnel near the grid station in Surab at around 6:00 PM.
Salman Baloch, 16, son of Mohammad Ishaq and a student from Surkh, Surab, was abducted by FC personnel from the main RCD Road in Surab at around 6:30 PM.
Abdullah, son of Balar, a resident of Surak, Balnigor, Kech, was detained by FC and transferred to an undisclosed location, where he was subjected to enforced disappearance.

September 20

Jawad Shad, 28, son of Dilshad and a student from Apsar, Turbat, Kech, was forcibly disappeared by CTD and MI personnel from A One City, Brewery Road, Quetta, at around 5:00 PM.

September 21

Javed Baloch, son of Muhammad Yar and a resident of Bani, Kolwah, Awaran, was taken away by forces from Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport while travelling from Kolwah to Dubai.
Salal Baloch, son of Huzoor Bakhsh Baloch and a resident of Hoshap Par Kotag, Kech, was abducted by FC personnel from Bhawani, Hub Chowki, at around 4 a.m. while travelling by car from Karachi to Turbat. He was working as a car assistant.

September 22

Sarwar Baloch, son of Haider, was forcibly disappeared by FC personnel and other security forces along with death squad members. According to the report, they arrived in four vehicles and took him away while he was working in his field.

September 26

Sayyam Baloch, 20, son of Abdul Salam and a master tailor from Keachi Baig, Quetta, was abducted by CTD personnel from his home during a raid.

September 27

Hani, 25, daughter of Lateef and a housewife from Sami, Kech, was abducted from her home at around 1:00 AM by individuals identified as a death squad. Her daughter, Ashiya, 7, a student, was abducted alongside her.

September 29

Dad Shah Karim, 30, son of Karim Bakhsh and a farmer from Maksar Dasht, Kech, was abducted by FC personnel from his home during a raid.
Ali Muhammad Karim, son of Karim Bakhsh and a resident of Maksar Dasht, Kech, was abducted and released in Dasht, Kech, on September 30.
Mustafa Baloch, 17, son of Gull Baloch and a master tailor from Qadri Chowk, Qambrani Road, Quetta, was abducted during a house raid by ISI and CTD personnel at 2:00 AM.

Undocumented Cases from Previous Months

Asad Baloch, 27, son of Khuda Dil Murad and a labourer from Umeri Kan Shapuk, Kech, was abducted by a death squad from his home in Dan-e-Sar Apsar, Turbat during the night of August 18.
Shoukat, 20, son of Mohammad Noor and a labourer from Killi Reki, Mastung, was abducted by CTD and FC personnel from Killi Brake, Saryab, Quetta, on August 3.
Ghulam Haider, 26, son of Jumma Khan and a shopkeeper from Killi Sahtzai, Mach, was abducted by CTD personnel from his home on Eastern Bypass, Bakhth Muhammad Stop, Street No. 19, Quetta, on March 12, at 1:00 AM.
Zeeshan, 20, son of Nizam and a fisherman from Bandar Jiwani, Gwadar, was abducted by ISI and MI personnel from his home on July 3, at 12:00 AM.
Fahad Anwar, 20, son of Anwar and a student from Mullah e Bazar, Turbat, Kech, was abducted by MI and FC personnel from his home on August 19, at 1:00 AM.

Killings

In September, a total of 66 killings were documented across Balochistan, including 59 men and 7 women. The identities of 8 victims could not be confirmed.

The data records a total of 66 cases of killings through different modes. Encounters account for the highest number, with 21 cases, followed by target killings with 13 cases and custodial killings with 10 cases. Shelling, drone strikes, fake encounters, and indiscriminate firing each account for 5 cases. Additionally, 2 cases involved the discovery of bodies. Overall, encounters represent the most frequently recorded mode of killing, followed by target killings and custodial killings.

Frontier Corps (FC) was identified as the alleged perpetrator in 45 out of 66 killing cases, making it the most frequently reported actor. Six cases involved unidentified perpetrators, while death squads were linked to 5 cases. Intelligence agencies and BLA were each attributed 3 cases, whereas CTD and BLF were each associated with 2 cases. The distribution shows that the majority of recorded killings were attributed to FC.

The data presents the geographical distribution of 66 killing incidents across 14 locations. Kech recorded the highest number of incidents, with 15 cases, followed by Khuzdar and Mastung, with 10 cases each. Surab and Qilla Abdullah recorded 5 cases each, while Washuk, Gwadar, and Panjgur accounted for 4 cases each. Kharan recorded 3 cases, Karachi 2 cases, and Lasbela, Kalat, Iran, and Awaran recorded one case each. The figures show that Kech, Khuzdar, and Mastung had the highest number of reported killing incidents.

Civilians Killed in Security Forces’ Firing, Shelling and Airstrikes

September 5:

Pakistani military airstrikes reportedly targeted several homes in the Gadar Gundaan area of Surab on the night of August 11, leaving more than 20 civilians dead or injured, including women and children. Bibi Sarah, wife of Basir Ahmed, succumbed to her injuries on September 5.

September 8:

Pakistani military shelling reportedly killed four civilians in Gurgina Killi Pasand Khan, Kardegaap, Mastung. The victims were the mother of Maulvi Abdul Jalil Sarpara and her three daughters. The mother and two daughters died at the scene, while the youngest daughter later succumbed to her injuries.

September 9:

Military shelling killed Shafiq, 13, son of Ibrahim, in the Bulbul area of Zehri. More than ten goats and sheep were also reportedly killed.

September 10:

FC personnel reportedly raided the home of Aziz Yar Muhammad Gargnari in Killi Yar Muhammad, Wadh, Khuzdar, and opened fire, killing four members of the family, including two brothers and two minors. A woman was critically injured.

September 22:

FC personnel reportedly killed Rasheed Lasi, 19, son of Jalil Ahmed and a shepherd from Sukhan, Uthal, in Gajeri, Sukhan.

September 25:

Sameer, son of Abdul Khaliq, Yasir, son of Muhammad Karim, Zubair, son of Nawab, all residents of Balicha, Tump, and Didag, son of Muhammad Umar, from Raeesabad, Tump, were killed in a Pakistani drone strike on September 25, 2026. The four men, who earned their livelihoods through border-related work, had gathered for a picnic with friends and relatives. According to the reports, they had notified the military of their planned outing before setting off, in accordance with its instructions. Despite informing the authorities, all four were killed in the strike. Security forces later falsely labelled them as terrorists and shared images of their bodies on social media.

Fake Encounters

September 17:

The bodies of Nadil Baloch, 20, a student from Pawan, Gwadar; Ahsan Baloch, 29, a biotechnology graduate from Jiwani, Gwadar; and Hassan Rafiq, a resident of Singanisar, Kech, were recovered in Gwadar. All three had previously been subjected to enforced disappearance and were found with bullet wounds. Their bodies were taken to a Rural Health Center for identification and examination before being handed over to their families. Nadil was forcibly disappeared from his home by the Military Intelligence (MI) personnel on April 19, 2026. Ahsan was abducted alongside his brother, Balach, on January 22, 2026; Balach was later released. Hassan was taken away from Karachi in 2025 and transferred to Gaddani Central Jail. After being released on bail on August 24, 2026, he was taken from outside the jail by the personnel of CTD and MI. News link.

September 19:

Hilal, son of Sayad, 28, a labourer from Malikabad, Tump, and Yahya, son of Wahid Marri, 23, were found dead in Manghopir, Karachi, following what was reported as a fake encounter by the CTD. Both men had moved to Hub Chowki in search of work and were reportedly forcibly disappeared by the CTD on July 5, 2026. Their bodies were recovered after two months and 14 days of disappearance.

Custodial Killings

September 1:

Ali Jan Sumalani, son of Master Hazoor Bakhsh and a resident of Killi Tagzi, Kharan, was reportedly recovered dead from Kulan Kazba, two months after his abduction by security forces. He had previously been forcibly disappeared in 2024 and was later released after reportedly enduring severe torture.

September 17:

Three men from Khuzdar, all reportedly forcibly disappeared by the FC from Basima, Washuk, earlier this year, were found dead at Mashkay Cross on September 17.

Safar Khan, 31, son of Haji Fateh Muhammad and a farmer from Kohda Kohdasak, was forcibly disappeared on March 3, 2026. His body was found dumped after six months of disappearance.
Munir Ahmad, 33, son of Babu Jalal-ud-Din and a farmer from Kohda, Kohdasak, was forcibly disappeared on February 18, 2026. His body was found dumped after seven months of disappearance.
Abdul Hameed, 31, son of Maula Bakhsh and a farmer from Kohdask, was forcibly disappeared on April 22, 2026. His mutilated body was found nearly five months after his disappearance.
Sabzal Baloch, son of Karim Dad and a resident of Tratdan village, Mashkay, had been abducted from his home by security forces several months earlier. His body was later identified after he was reportedly shot dead in Gazi village, Peerander.

September 18:

Shahzaib Baloch, son of Hatim and a resident of Rekan village, Balgetar, was handed over to his family after more than a month of disappearance. According to reports, forces opened fire on Shahzaib and a companion on August 6, 2026, injuring him before taking him into custody. His body was later handed over to his family by Besima police.

Target Killings by State-Backed Death Squads

September 11:

Dr. Abdul Rasheed Baloch, also known as Nokaap Baloch, a doctor, educator, political activist, and Central Committee member of the Baloch National Movement (BNM), was killed in a targeted attack at his residence in Shamsar Hakabad area of Saravan, Sistan and Baluchestan province.

September 12:

An armed group linked to security forces attacked the home of Tariq, son of Allah Dad, in Malant, Tump, and attempted to abduct his son, Muhammad Tahir. When the family resisted, the attackers reportedly opened fire, killing Muhammad Tahir and seriously injuring Tariq.

September 17:

Alam Khan, son of Dad Bakhsh, was killed and his friend Barkat Azeem critically injured when death squads opened fire on them while they were travelling to a wedding in Sohrdap, Gresha. Barkat was hospitalised at Civil Trauma Hospital in Karachi for 12 days before succumbing to his injuries on September 28.

September 21:

Abdul Khaliq, 28, a government schoolteacher from Gowani, Gresha, Khuzdar, was killed by armed individuals who attacked his home while he was sleeping. Local accounts identified the attackers as members of a death squad.

Killings by Unknown Armed Men

September 24:

Unidentified armed men in the Kalatuk area of Turbat killed Saddam, son of Abdul Haq Rind, and Zaheer, son of Kabir Ali, both from Sindh.

September 28:

Unknown armed men reportedly attacked the residence of Rahmat, son of Rafiq, in Parom, Panjgur. The attack killed Sardar Yahya, son of Haji Hassan, and Aisha, daughter of Lal Muhammad, and injured Shayhaq, son of Noorullah, and Shahab, son of Sagheer, both residents of Alandoor. During the attack, the assailants abducted Brahmdagh, the 12-year-old son of Rafiq. His whereabouts remain unknown.

Killings Claimed by Baloch Armed Groups

During September, Baloch armed groups claimed responsibility for killing five individuals: three by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and two by the Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF). The groups accused the victims of links to state agencies, assisting military operations, and involvement in criminal activities.

The BLA claimed responsibility for killing Ehsan, son of Barkat, in Shadi Kaur, Pasni, on September 23, accusing him of working for Military Intelligence and assisting military operations, house raids, and enforced disappearances. It also claimed responsibility for the killings of Sudees, son of Muhammad Karim, and Junaid, son of Noor Muhammad, both from Barshonki, whose bodies were recovered in Kharan on September 28. The group accused them of being state agents and informants.
The BLF claimed responsibility for killing two individuals. Samiullah, son of Shafiullah, from Gonko, Khuzdar, was killed on September 7. The group accused him of operating against the Baloch nationalist cause and involvement in extortion, drug trafficking, and other criminal activities. On September 24, the BLF also claimed responsibility for killing Nusrat Tagapi, alias Sanju, in Muskan Kalat.

Discovered Dead Bodies

On September 7, police recovered the body of a thirty-year-old woman, Mah Gul, wife of Saul Muhammad and daughter of Aziz, from Kallag Suhrani, behind Turbat University. According to her family, unidentified armed individuals took her from her home in a vehicle on the night of September 6. Her body was transferred to Turbat Teaching Hospital for legal procedures, while the circumstances of her death remained unclear.
Three days later, on September 10, police recovered the body of an unidentified eighteen-year-old girl from Jari, Nawa, and transferred it to Khuzdar Teaching Hospital.

Baloch Separatists Killed in Encounters

Twenty-one Baloch separatists were killed in encounters with state forces across seven districts of Balochistan: Kech, Mastung, Washuk, Panjgur, Nushki, Quetta, and Qilla Abdullah.

On September 1, Younis, son of Sabzal Bizenjo and a resident of Sahib Dad Bazar, Dasht, Dadde, Kech, and Doda Baloch, son of Ibrahim Baloch and a resident of Kulanchi Pada, Gwadar, were killed in Dasht, Kech.
On September 6, Irfan Mengal, son of Ramzan Mengal and a resident of Ghareebabad, Nushki, and Rafiullah Gorgnari, son of Saifullah Gorgnari and a resident of Killi Qari Soor, Mastung, were killed in an encounter in Khadkoocha, Mastung.
The following day, four more separatists were killed: Ebadullah Zehri, son of Fazlullah Zehri and a resident of Zard, Washuk; Allah Dad Baloch, son of Allah Bakhsh Baloch and a resident of Paroom, Panjgur; Aziz Ahmed Samalani, son of Shah Muhammad Sumalani and a resident of Qadirabad, Nushki; and Adnan Sumalani, son of Jalaluddin Sumalani and a resident of Ahmadwal, Nushki.
On September 13, five separatists were killed in Sultan Shar, Qilla Abdullah. They were Waqar Ahmed Lehri, son of Sanaullah Lehri and a resident of Balochi Street, Quetta; Farooq Pirkani, son of Haji Muhammad Murad Pirkani and a resident of Gohar Abad, Quetta; Ismatullah Muhammad Hasni, son of Niamatullah Muhammad Hasni and a resident of Zor Abad, Nushki; Yasir Mengal, alias Shah Yar, son of Noor Muhammad Mengal and a resident of Ahmadwal, Nushki; and Imran Sarparra, son of Muhammad Hussain and a resident of Sariab, Quetta.
Four more were killed on September 17 in Gwargo, Panjgur: Safiullah, son of Abdul Wahab and a resident of Khudabadan, Panjgur; Shafiq Baloch, son of Dad Muhammad Baloch and a resident of Rai Nagor, Panjgur; Sakim Baloch, son of Noor Bakhsh and a resident of Palki, Gichk; and Habib Baloch, son of Muhammad Salim and a resident of Katagari, Panjgur.
The last incident occurred on September 19 in Shernap, Mastung, where four separatists were killed. They were Amir Abbas Kurd, son of Bahar Kurd and a resident of Maro, Mastung; Abdul Halim Muhammad Shahi, son of Karam Khan Muhammad Shahi and a resident of Kohak, Kalat; Hikmatullah Lehri, son of Abdul Baqi Lehri and a resident of Killi Barezai, Quetta; and Muhammad Naseem Lehri, son of Ghulam Farooq Lehri and a resident of Killi Farooqabad, Mastung.

Other Incidents

Life Sentence for BYC Member Gulzadi Baloch

Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) member Gulzadi Baloch was sentenced to life imprisonment in proceedings that raised concerns over due process. According to her lawyer, the sentence was issued in her absence, without legal counsel present or arguments being heard. Her lawyer also stated that her name was not included in the FIR related to the case, raising further questions about the fairness of the proceedings.

Section 144 Imposed Across Balochistan for 30 Days

On September 23, 2026, the Balochistan Home Department imposed Section 144 across the province for 30 days. The restrictions prohibit public gatherings of five or more people, processions, rallies, sit-ins, demonstrations, and the public display of weapons. The measures took effect immediately and were set to remain in force for one month.

House Set on Fire During Security Forces’ Raid in Tump

On September 21, security forces raided the Kasano locality of Tump, Kech, searching homes, assaulting residents, and taking away valuables. During the operation, they also set fire to a house belonging to Ikram Baloch.

Two Previously Disappeared Baloch Students Presented at Quetta Press Club

On September 19, Baloch students Khadija Baloch, from Herronk, and Safia Baloch, from Washuk, were presented at the Quetta Press Club by security officials, who accused them of having links to armed organizations. Safia was taken away in Quetta on August 23, 2026, while Khadija, a medical student, was forcibly disappeared from the girls’ hostel at Bolan Medical College on April 22, 2026. Both had previously been reported as forcibly disappeared.

Roadblocks and Mistreatment of Journalists and Healthcare Workers in Turbat

Security forces blocked roads across Turbat for four days during visits by YouTubers from Punjab, disrupting public movement and preventing doctors from reaching medical facilities. During the same period, journalists were harassed while visiting the Turbat Press Club. At Turbat Teaching Hospital, doctors were humiliated and paramedical staff physically assaulted.

Civilian House Destroyed in Pakistani Army Drone Strike in Laje, Kharan

The forces carried out a drone strike in the Lijje area of Kharan district, destroying a house belonging to a local landowner. No casualties were reported, but the destruction of the house caused fear and panic among residents.