Pakistan is facing renewed allegations regarding enforced disappearances, drawing attention to the actions of its authorities following several reported incidents in Islamabad and Balochistan. Allegations surfaced after the case of Qambir Baloch, an archaeology student at Quaid-i-Azam University, came to light. According to reports, Qambir was abducted in the I-8 Markaz area around 9 pm on 20 May while delivering supplies to a relative.

The Baloch Students Council in Islamabad stated that unidentified individuals, purportedly connected to Pakistani intelligence agencies, forced Qambir into a vehicle. Witnesses claim that these individuals were dressed in civilian clothing. A woman who was with him at the time of the incident has allegedly been intimidated and warned against disclosing details regarding the abduction.

In a statement, the student organisation condemned the incident, deeming it a clear violation of human rights. They accused authorities of neglecting legal protocols, specifically highlighting the absence of an arrest warrant or formal charges presented at the time of Qambir’s abduction.

Link To Other Missing Students Emerges

The Baloch Students Council further connected Qambir’s case to other missing Baloch students. Among them is Feroz Baloch, who has reportedly been missing for four years since his disappearance from Arid Agriculture University in Rawalpindi. Another student, Saeed Baloch, from Quaid-i-Azam University, has allegedly been unaccounted for nearly eleven months.

The council raised concerns about the local police’s response, particularly at the I-9 Industrial Area station, where they claim officers declined to register a formal First Information Report (FIR). Instead, police officers reportedly only accepted a written application from the aggrieved parties, which has drawn further scrutiny.

Allegations against the police included incorrect documentation, as they purportedly recorded an inaccurate vehicle registration number related to the abduction. This has led to increased frustration among the families of the missing students who seek justice and accountability.

Persistent Allegations Of Enforced Disappearances

Separately, additional reports of enforced disappearances surfaced from the Kech district, where 33-year-old Kiya, son of Mohammad Isa, was reportedly taken during a late-night raid on 23 April. Family members alleged that the Frontier Corps was responsible for his detention, and his current whereabouts remain shrouded in mystery.

Additionally, Karim, son of Abdul Rasheed from Parom in Panjgur, was reportedly released on 17 May after being subjected to enforced disappearance since early April. His return has not alleviated widespread concerns about the ongoing issue of enforced disappearances in the region.

Human rights organisations and Baloch activists have consistently accused Pakistani security forces of orchestrating these enforced disappearances. However, the state has continued to refute such allegations, insisting they do not engage in or condone such practices. This enduring conflict raises significant questions regarding human rights and the rule of law in the country.

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