Human Rights Violations in Balochistan: 95 Enforced Disappearances, 52 Killings Documented in May 2026

July 18, 2026 HRCB

In May 2026, Balochistan recorded 95 enforced disappearances, including two women. Eight teenagers were among the disappeared, and only a few have reappeared. Frontier Corps was responsible for most abductions, followed by other state authorities. Students were the largest group of victims, with most cases concentrated in Kech and Quetta. During the same period, 52 killings were reported, including 21 previously disappeared individuals, two abducted during the month, and 19 missing from the previous months.

Enforced Disappearances:

Of the total 95 enforced disappearances, five were from previous months. Ninety-three victims were male, and two were female. Only 15 of those taken have reappeared, while the majority remain unaccounted for. Among the cases, 78 individuals were abducted through house raids, while 9 were taken into custody through other forms of detention, and 8 were summoned to FC camps. In terms of perpetrators, the Frontier Corps (FC) and the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) were each identified in 35 cases, followed by intelligence agencies in 24 cases and state-backed death squads in 1 case.

In terms of profession, 17 victims were students, followed by labourers (9), shopkeepers (5), and drivers (4). Others included teachers, police constables, farmers, tailors, security guards, retail workers, an education department employee, a fisherman, a writer/poet, a retired NADRA officer, and a dental surgeon. In 45 cases, the victims’ professions could not be confirmed.

Geographically, Quetta recorded the highest number of abduction cases with 20 incidents, followed by Kohlu (12), Kech (10), and Dera Bugti (9). Additional cases were reported from Nushki (7), Awaran (6), Panjgur (5), Gwadar (5), Hub (4), Lasbela (4), Chagai (2), Karachi (2), Barkhan (2), Khuzdar (2), Washuk (1), Islamabad (1), Mastung (1), Lahore (1), and Harnai (1).

Cases

May 02

Kahuda Peer Muhammad, son of Haji Abdullah Rasheed, a 55-year-old farmer and respected elder from Dambani Syahgesi, Zamuran, Kech, and his 25-year-old son Abdullah, a driver, were forcibly disappeared during an FC raid on their home. Family members were assaulted during the operation. Local sources stated that Kahuda Peer Muhammad had openly opposed the burning and destruction of civilian homes by the FC. Approximately five hours after they were taken away, the bodies of both father and son were found dumped near an FC camp.
Altaf Hussain Baloch, 27, son of Ellahi Bakhsh, was abducted by CTD from Hub Chowki. He is a resident of Geshkore, Awaran.
Jan Khan, 40, son of Sher Khan, and his 20-year-old son Abdul Sattar were picked up by CTD from their home in Marri Camp, Hazar Ganji, Quetta, and were subjected to enforced disappearance.
Nasrat Khan, 27, a student from Paroom, Panjgur, was forcibly disappeared after being picked up by CTD from the A One City area on Brewery Road, Quetta.

May 03

Ghulam Rasool, 41, son of Haji Nizam Uddin, a retired NADRA officer, and Abdulla Jan, 47, a laborer, were taken away by CTD from their residence in Gadai Mohala, Barkhan, and were subjected to enforced disappearance for a second time. Both had previously been abducted last year and were later released. Their whereabouts remain unknown.

May 04

Ishaq, son of Abdul Kareem, a 39-year-old labourer from Washbood, Panjgur, was abducted by FC and a death squad from Chakar Abad, Washbood, and was subjected to enforced disappearance.

May 05

Abdul Hameed, 45, son of Abdul Rahim, and Nasir Ali, 36, son of Haibitan, both teachers from Paroom, Panjgur, were taken away by FC after being summoned to FC Camp in Paroom. Abdul Hameed was later released on May 23, while Nasir Ali was released on June 3.

May 06

Rehan Baloch, 15, son of Sultan Baloch, and Sarfraz Baloch, 15, son of Muhammad Khan, both students, were taken away by CTD from their homes in Killi Almas, Airport Road, Quetta, and were subjected to enforced disappearance.
Saeed Baloch, 15, son of Lal Muhammad, a student from Faizabad Killi Habib, Saryab Road, Quetta, was abducted by FC from Killi Almas, Airport Road, Quetta.
Irfan Ullah, 22, son of Abdul Jabbar, a student from Killi Habib Faizabad, Saryab Road, Quetta, was picked up by CTD from his residence and was subjected to enforced disappearance.
Muhammad Sharif, 22, son of Kabeer Ahmed, a student from Kardegaap, Mastung, was abducted by CTD from Munir Ahmed Road, Quetta.

May 07

Zafarullah, son of Bugra Bakhlani Bugti, Bugti, son of Mir Khan Bakhlani Bugti, Muhammad Rahim, son of Huzoor Bakhsh Bugti, Dhaman Khan, son of Maula Bakhsh Hotkani Bugti, Nouz Ali, son of Walo Khan Bugti, and Riaz Muhammad, son of Dhaman Khan Bugti, were taken away by FC from Bugti Colony Bazaar, Sui, Dera Bugti.

May 09

Umer Baloch, 18, son of Majeed Baloch, a labourer from Dasht, Kunchati, Kech, was abducted from his home by CTD and MI.
Zameer Baloch, 19, son of Ameer Baloch, a student from Dasht Kunari, Kech, was taken away by FC from his home and was subjected to enforced disappearance.

May 10

Sarbaz, 15, son of Balach Khan, a student from Qaziabad, Nushki, was abducted from his home by CTD and FC.

May 11

Dr Zaheer Yaqoob, 27, a dental surgeon from Hoshab, Kech, was picked up by CTD from Essa Nagari, Quetta. He was released on May 12.
Yahya Baloch, 18, son of Ameer Bakhsh, a fisherman from Panwan Jiwani, Gwadar, was abducted from his home by MI and FC and was subjected to enforced disappearance.

May 13

Shahab Baloch, 18, son of Haji Atta Ullah, a student from Naag, Rakhshan, district Washuk, was taken away by FC from his home.

May 14

Mir Chakar Marri, 23, son of Elahi Bakhsh, a tailor from Jalalabad, Harnai, was abducted by CTD from Main Bazar, Harnai. He was released on June 3, 2026.
Siraj, son of Banna Khan Bugti, a police sepoy, and Gull Mohammad, son of Zar Khan Bugti, an Education Department employee, were taken away by CTD in Sui, Dera Bugti. Siraj was picked up while on duty, while Gull Mohammad was abducted from Tehsil Bazaar.

May 16

Kambeir Khan, 23, son of Ali Muhammad, a student from Zehri, Surab, was abducted by MI near I-8 Markaz, Islamabad. He was released on May 19, 2026.

May 17

Haleem Baloch, 24, son of Abdul Qadir, a student from Zehri, Surab, was taken away by Rangers, MI, and CTD from Hub Chowki.
Ahmed Shah, Nabi Lal, Baz Muhammad, Surat Khan, Sobat Khan, Haider Khan, Jamali, Noor Khan, Mazar Khan, Faiz Muhammad, Bazu, and Jamir Khan were abducted by FC from Chamalang Tehsil, Kohlu.
Qudratullah Baloch, 15, son of Safar Khan Baloch, a labourer from Killi Almas Airport Road, Quetta, was whisked away from his home by CTD and ISI.

May 19

Mukhtiar Baloch, son of Saleh Baloch, was forcibly disappeared from his home in Panwan, Jiwani, Gwadar, by the FC and MI.

May 20

Sudais Baloch, 20, son of Muhammad Ashraf, a student, was abducted by CTD from his home in Killi Ismail, Quetta.
Razaq, son of Shah Mir Bugti, was taken away by CTD from Bugti Colony Bazaar, Sui, Dera Bugti.

May 21

Nawab, son of Dad Muhammad, from Singk Rahig Nagor, Panjgur, was abducted by FC and a death squad from Chitkan Bazaar, Panjgur, while returning home.

May 22

Haji Muhammad Karim, 19, son of Muhammad Khair, a master tailor, was abducted by CTD from his home in Killi Ismail, Quetta.
Dawood Ahmed, son of Lal Bakhsh, originally from Awaran Niabath, was taken away by FC, CTD, and MI from his residence in Winder, Balochistan. He is suffering from a brain tumour.
Najam, son of Abdul Raheem, a 27-year-old resident of Washbood, Panjgur, was abducted by a death squad from his home.

May 23

Imdad, son of Baig Muhammad, from Kalero e Ballangor, Kech, was summoned to Ballnigwar FC camp and was subsequently subjected to enforced disappearance. His brother, Mehran, was abducted by intelligence agencies on 15 January 2026.

May 24

Ikram, 25, son of Shabeer, a retail worker from Jussak, was abducted by MI from Main Bazaar, Turbat, Kech.
Raziq, 28, son of Barkat, and his cousin Dadshah Baloch, 25, son of Master Saleem Baloch, both shopkeepers from Shahi Tump, Turbat, were taken away by FC and MI from their home. Dadshah Baloch had previously been subjected to enforced disappearance on 3 September 2024 and was released after one week, while Raziq had also previously been detained and later released.

May 25

Rehan, a student and scholar, was taken away after his family handed him over to FC following assurances that Dadshah Baloch and Raziq would be released in exchange. While Dadshah Baloch and Raziq were later released, Rehan remains missing.
Habiba Peerjan, a poet and writer, was forcibly disappeared for the second time after CTD and MI raided her residence in Baldia Town, Karachi. Her son, Yasir Baloch, was also detained during the raid and was released several hours later. Habiba Peerjan had previously been abducted on 19 May 2022 and released on 22 May 2022. Her whereabouts remain unknown.
Aziz Baloch, 16, son of Muhammad Sultan, a rickshaw driver, was abducted by CTD, ISI, and MI from his home at Awami Pump, Killi Husainabad, Saryab Road, Quetta.
Saif Ur Rehman, 25, son of Muhammad Yahqoob, a shopkeeper from Khuzdar, was abducted by CTD and MI from Doctor Colony, Khuzdar.
The mother, two brothers, Babil and Omar, cousin Rashid, and two other relatives of train attacker Bilal were taken away by FC from their home in Quetta and were subjected to enforced disappearance.

May 26

Abdul Aziz, Abdul Hakim, Pazo, son of Shahdad, Arif, son of Hassan, Qasim, son of Lakko, Naik Muhammad, and his brother Wajo were taken away by the FC in Jhao, Awaran. Naik Muhammad and Wajo are residents of Tubukad village, while the others were summoned to Jhao FC camp before being subjected to enforced disappearance.
Ahmad, his brother Javed, 19, sons of Abdul Qayyum, and Shahzad, 15, son of Muhammad Sharif, were abducted by CTD and FC during house raids in Windar, Lasbela.
Ahmed Mengal was taken away from Jafarabad, Khuzdar, and was subjected to enforced disappearance by forces.

May 28

Jamal Bulushi, 41, son of Jalal, from Gatar Bagicha, Purana Golimar, Karachi, was abducted by FC, MI, and police from Ramazan Hotel, Hub Chowki.
Saad Ullah, 58, son of Naseer Khan, and Saddam, 29, son of Baaz Muhammad, a driver, were taken away by FC and CTD from their homes in Qazi Abad, Nushki.
Haji Ghulam, 56, son of Dostain Khan, and Ali Muhammad, 40, son of Saad Ullah, both residents of Qazi Abad, Nushki, were abducted by FC, CTD, and ISI from their homes.

May 29

Allah Nazar, 36, son of Abdul Ghayas, a security guard, and Tayyab, 17, son of Agha Muhammad, a student, were abducted by FC and CTD from their homes in Killi Jamaldini, Nushki.
Mehrab Khalid, 21, son of Muhammad Khalid, an NCA filmmaking student from Overseas Colony, Turbat, Kech, was abducted by CTD, ISI, and MI from Anarkali, Lahore. He was released on June 8, 2026.
Abdul Rauf, 38, son of Haji Abdul Raziq, a farmer from Ameen Abad, Chaghi, was abducted for the second time by CTD and FC from his hometown. He had previously been subjected to enforced disappearance on 8 September 2018 and was released on 19 December 2020. He was released again on June 17, 2026.
Habibullah, 28, son of Nosherwan, a laborer and passenger vehicle conductor from Mand Gawak, Kech, was forcibly disappeared for the second time while travelling between Mand Gawak and Soro by FC. He had previously been subjected to enforced disappearance in 2017 and was held in a torture cell for one year and two months.
Sartaj, son of Saleh Muhammad, a shopkeeper, and Shiraz Shareef, a student, were taken away during raids in Khudadad Mola, Ward No. 7, Pasni. Sartaj was subjected to enforced disappearance for the third time.
Zari Khan, son of Ellahi Baksh, a police constable, was detained but was later released.

May 31

Ghulam Qadir, 45, son of Abdul Kareem, a labourer, was abducted by ISI, MI, and Rangers from his home in Haji Ibrahim Goth, Malir, Karachi. He was released on June 9.
Hasnain Baloch, 20, son of Abdul Rasheed, a student, was abducted by CTD from his home in Ameen Abad, Brewery Road, Quetta.

Undocumented Cases from Previous Months

Muhammad Hanif, 37, son of Suleman, a shopkeeper from Jangi Goth, was abducted by CTD from Daroo Hotel, Hub Chowki.
Nizam Baloch, son of Khuda Raham, from Harmage, Chagai, was taken away by FC from Nokundi Bazaar and was subjected to enforced disappearance. He had been working as a Zamyad driver.
Shahid Baloch, son of Muhammad Afzal Baloch, a 21-year-old labourer from Jhal Magsi, and Noor Muhammad Baloch, son of Hazoor Bakhsh Baloch, a 26-year-old labourer from Marrow Dasht, Mastung, were forcibly disappeared together on 8 April 2026 at approximately 3:00 AM from Killi Khali, Quetta, by personnel of the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD).
Zakria Baloch, son of Dil Murad, a 19-year-old labourer from Killi Karez Sur, Mastung, was forcibly disappeared on 21 March 2026 during a raid on his home by FC.

Killings:

In May, a total of 52 killings were documented across Balochistan, including 47 men and five women. The identities of 16 victims could not be confirmed.

Out of 52 recorded cases, custodial killings were the most frequent, with 21 incidents, followed by target killings (11) and alleged encounters (9). Bodies discovered accounted for 5 cases, while domestic violence and honor killings each accounted for 2 incidents. Target firing and shelling were the least common, with 1 reported case each.

The FC was responsible for the largest number, totaling 18 incidents. The CTD accounted for 9 cases, while state-backed death squads were linked to 7 incidents. Family members were involved in 4 cases, intelligence agencies in 3, and unknown perpetrators were reported in 11 incidents.

Khuzdar recorded the highest number of incidents with 11 cases, followed by Quetta (10) and Kech (9). Additional cases were reported from Gwadar (4), Panjgur (4), Qila Abdullah (3), Nushki (3), Kachhi (2), Naseerabad (2), Mastung (1), Harnai (1), Kharan (1), and Usta Muhammad (1).

Custodial Killings by Forces

May 02: Khuda Peer Muhammad, son of Haji Abdullah Rasheed, a 55-year-old farmer and community elder from Dambani Syahgesi, Zamuran, Kech, and his 25-year-old son, Abdullah, a driver, were forcibly disappeared during an FC raid on their home. Approximately five hours later, both were found dead near an FC camp. Reportedly, Khuda Peer Muhammad had publicly opposed the burning and demolition of civilian homes in the area.

May 03: The bodies of two previously forcibly disappeared men were recovered from Naleent, Gwadar. They were identified as Ajmal, a labourer from Nasirabad, Turbat, who had been forcibly disappeared on 21 August 2025, and Saeed Muhammad, a 49-year-old shopkeeper from Panwan, Jiwani, who had been forcibly disappeared on 9 December 2025. Both had disappeared without charge or legal proceedings until their bodies were recovered.

May 12: The tortured body of Buhran Uddin, a 19-year-old Zamyad driver from Naag area of Zamuran, was recovered from Kech Kaur, Turbat. He had been forcibly disappeared on 28 October 2025 by state-backed death squads accompanied by MI personnel. His body bore visible signs of severe torture.

May 13: The tortured body of Jan Muhammad was recovered from the Banuk-e-Chadai area of Turbat, Kech. He had forcibly disappeared from Jusak, Turbat, on 24 January 2026. His body bore bullet wounds and signs of torture.

May 16: Dino, son of Gul Muhammad and a resident of Khaparinzai, Shahrag, was shot dead after armed men reportedly linked to a state-backed death squad entered his home.

May 19: Mohsin, son of Muslim, a 21-year-old driver from Suleman Bazar, Paroom, Panjgur, was found dead in the Kallag Koor area of Paroom after being forcibly disappeared on 16 March 2026 from the Jeerak crossing point. The two men detained alongside him, Yahya and Abdul Ahad, remain forcibly disappeared.

May 30: The bodies of Ustad Muhammad Siraj Kulanchi, son of Ustad Hasil Kulanchi, and Sardal Khan, son of Sher Khan, were recovered near Chorbandan Cross on the Makran Coastal Highway. Sardal Khan had been forcibly disappeared by intelligence agency personnel on 23 November 2025 and remained missing until his body was recovered.

Civilians Killed by Forces’ Firing and Shelling

May 21: Sheerdil, son of Qadir Bakhsh, an elderly farmer from Drachko Dasht, Turbat, was killed while working on his farmland. According to local residents, FrC personnel opened fire near the area, and he was struck during the firing.

May 31: Ghulam Jan Samalari, a driver by profession, was killed in the Kardegaap area of Mastung after shelling from a nearby forces’ camp struck a residential settlement near Sardari Shar, killing him on the spot.

Targeted Killings By State-Backed Death Squads

May 16: Professor Ghamkhwar Hayat Baloch, also known as Muhammad Khan, was killed in the Killi Mengal area of Nushki in a targeted attack carried out by state-backed death squads. He was a prominent literary figure and the son of political activist Abdul Majeed Sasoli.

May 21: Mehran Baloch, son of Muhammad Sharif, a young shopkeeper from Surap Bazaar, was shot dead in broad daylight by death squad members while on his way to his shop.

May 24: Shah Hussain, son of Shafi Jan, a 26-year-old police constable from Tasp, Panjgur, was killed in the Tasp area of Panjgur by death squads. He had previously been forcibly disappeared on 29 October 2025 and released on 3 November 2025.

Targeted Killings by Unknown Gunmen

May 05: A woman was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants in the Ghareebabad area of Bhaag, Dera Murad Jamali. The attackers fled the scene, and the motive behind the killing remains unknown.

May 08: Unknown armed men opened fire during a teachers’ training session at Government Boys High School in Killi Jamaldini, Nushki, killing two teachers. Haq Nawaz Jamaldini was injured, while Master Akram Jan later succumbed to his injuries.

May 13: Unknown gunmen opened fire on two laborers working on a boring project in the Dannuk area of Khalilabad, Turbat. Wahid, son of Abdul Karim, was killed, while his brother, Habib-ur-Rehman, was injured.

May 26: Unknown assailants shot dead Maulvi Abdul Rehman Sasoli, also known as Bozi, in Dera Murad Jamali, Naseerabad district. He was a local leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam.

May 31: Three people, identified as Dad Muhammad Kakra, Syed Jafar, and Matiullah Hout, were killed when unidentified armed men opened fire at a hotel in the Meri Adda area of Qilla Abdullah. Two others sustained serious injuries, and the attackers fled the scene.

Discovered Dead Bodies

May 13: The body of Master Abid, son of Muhammad Omar, a resident of Kuddan, Dasht, was recovered from the Malai Nagur area of Dasht. According to police, he had been abducted on 24 April. After legal formalities, his body was handed over to the family.

May 22: A bullet-riddled body recovered near Washap Rakhshan Pull area of Panjgur was identified as Khuda Rahm, son of Muhammad Hassan, a resident of Tarafs Chitkan. Police initiated an investigation.

May 23: The body of an unidentified man was recovered from the Goash area of Kharan and shifted to Civil Hospital Kharan for legal formalities.

May 30: The body of a man identified as Attaullah was recovered from the Khuddan area of Dasht, Kech. After legal formalities, the body was handed over to the family.

May 31: A bullet-riddled body recovered from the Paskol area between Tasp and Khudabadan areas of Panjgur was identified as Naeem, son of Muhammad Saleem from Sarawan. Police launched an investigation.

Alleged Encounter

May 23: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) claimed to have killed nine individuals during an operation on the outskirts of Quetta, alleging they were militants. The CTD did not disclose the identities of those killed. HRCB has consistently documented a pattern in which previously forcibly disappeared individuals are later presented by authorities as militants killed in alleged encounters, raising serious concerns about the credibility of such claims.

Honor Killings

May 08: A man shot and killed his wife and daughter in Bhaag tehsil of Kacchi before fleeing the scene.

May 13: Farzana, a woman from the Ghaziabad area of Quetta, was shot in the head and killed within the jurisdiction of Airport Police Station. According to police, the incident was linked to a domestic dispute. Her body was shifted to Civil Hospital for legal formalities, and an investigation was initiated.

May 23: In another suspected honor killing, a woman identified as Sofia was shot dead in the Baledi Bypass area of Usta Muhammad. According to police, the incident was linked to a domestic dispute, and her husband, Zameer Hussain Baledi, fled the scene after the shooting. Her body was transferred to the hospital for a postmortem examination, and an investigation was initiated.

Unreported Mass Killing of Civilians in Zehri Military Operation

April 16: HRCB documented the killing of at least eleven civilians during a military operation in the Sohinda area of Zehri, Khuzdar, an incident that had not been included in previous monthly reports due to suspension of communication facilities. Pakistani forces and their local militias detained the victims at different locations, took them to the Sohinda Rest House, where they were bound, blindfolded, and summarily executed by forces. One person, Abdul Salam, survived with serious injuries.

Among the identified victims were Mohammad Sharif of Kohing, Kalat; Mohammad Ramzan, Habib, Saeed Ahmed, and Imam Bakhsh; Munir Hayat, son of Muheem Khan; Wadera Mohammad Hayat, son of Wadera Khuda Bakhsh; and Manzoor Ahmed, son of Haji Miraji. The victims were predominantly farmers, agricultural workers, and civilians travelling for work or family visits.

Other Incidents:

Civilian Homes Demolished During Military Operation in Awaran

On May 13, the Pakistan Army demolished civilian homes in the Peer Mashkay area of Awaran. During the operation, the houses of Master Niaz Baloch and Master Huzoor Bakhsh Baloch were bulldozed, and the date palm trees in front of their homes were destroyed. Master Niaz Baloch had previously lost two sons, Zaheer Niaz and Mehraj Niaz, who were forcibly disappeared on 28 February 2025. Their bodies were recovered on 3 March 2025 and 26 March 2025, respectively, bearing signs of torture and mutilation.

Formerly Disappeared 17-Year-Old Girl Presented in Alleged Suicide Attack Plot

On May 12, Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti, during a press conference in Quetta, claimed that security forces had foiled an alleged suicide attack plot. The young girl presented before the media was identified as Hairnisa Wahid, a 17-year-old student who had been forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces on 20 December 2025 during a late-night raid in the Ganji Goth Daru Hotel area of Hub Chowki. During the same raid, another woman, Hani, who was eight months pregnant, was also detained and later released, while Hairnisa remained forcibly disappeared for several months.

VBMP Received Threats Over Campaign Against Enforced Disappearances

On May 21, the Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP) received threats aimed at forcing the organization to shut down its protest camps and end its peaceful campaign against enforced disappearances. Nasrullah Baloch, Chairman of VBMP, stated that the threats were intended to silence the organization’s human rights advocacy and its longstanding efforts to seek justice for victims of enforced disappearances.

House of Slain Victim Raided in Awaran

On May 22, Security forces raided the house of the late Zarif Baloch in Awaran, confiscating valuables, including women’s jewelry, clothing, and other household belongings, while also damaging property inside the house. The raid caused fear and distress among the family. Zarif Baloch had been detained by Pakistani forces on 26 December 2025, and his mutilated body was recovered the following day near his neighbor’s house.

Curfew Restrictions Tightened in Zehri, Khuzdar

On May 22, forces imposed a new phase of curfew in Zehri, Khuzdar district, further restricting the movement of residents. Market activity was limited to a one-hour period from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., while residents were warned against using vehicles, including motorbikes and cars, significantly disrupting daily life and access to essential services.