182 people missing, many killed...Pakistan army excesses escalated in Balochistan, BYC report revealed

Last Updated: 18 October 2025, 22:53 IST Pakistan Balochistan News: The report of the Baloch Yakjehati Committee has revealed an increase in enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings and torture by Pakistani authorities in Balochistan. The people of Balochistan have to face atrocities by the Pakistan Army. (File Photo) Quetta. Human rights organization, Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) on Saturday highlighted the increase in enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings and torture by Pakistani authorities in Balochistan. BYC said human rights violations against Baloch civilians increased as Pakistan tightened its control with force and legal measures. In its report titled “Situation of Human Rights in Balochistan”, the human rights organization detailed widespread violations committed by Pakistani authorities between July and August. “Enforced disappearances continue to increase, with 182 people missing, 80 in July and 102 in August. Of these, 38 have been released. One person died in custody and 142 are still missing without trace or trace. The victims include 40 students, 15 minors and one woman,” the report said. According to the findings, the highest number of cases of enforced disappearances were reported in various districts of Balochistan, including Quetta, Kech and Awaran, with Pakistan’s Frontier Corps said to be the main culprit. The report further said: “Extrajudicial killings continue unabated and 29 people were killed during July and August. Most of these cases were targeted killings, custodial killings and executions. The highest number of cases were reported in Kech, Awaran and Khuzdar districts respectively.” The report noted that 59 percent of recorded violations were carried out by Pakistan-backed death squads and 21 percent by armed forces, while minors were also targeted, with two children killed by mortar shells fired at the civilian population. BYC said: “Torture, inhuman and degrading treatment of the victims was recorded as several bodies of Baloch youth were found in a mutilated condition on the roadside. These people were forcibly disappeared and underwent severe torture, which was clearly visible on their bodies. Most of the torture was reported in Kech and Awaran bodies and were also found.” It further said: “Massive punishment has become increasingly common in Balochistan. State authorities here target families of political activists and social activists. Force and law are used to suppress resistance to serious human rights violations. In addition, there have been cases of bombings of civilian populations.” According to BYC, Pakistan’s actions documented in the report violate the provisions of international treaties, including the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), the Convention Against Torture (CAT) and the Geneva Conventions – all of which Pakistan is a party to. About the Author Rakesh Ranjan Kumar Rakesh Ranjan Kumar has over 10 years of experience in digital journalism. Before joining News18, he worked in Live Hindustan, Dainik Jagran, Zee News, Jansatta and Dainik Bhaskar. Currently h…read more Rakesh Ranjan Kumar has more than 10 years of experience in digital journalism. Before joining News18, he worked in Live Hindustan, Dainik Jagran, Zee News, Jansatta and Dainik Bhaskar. Currently he is h … Read more First published : 18 October 2025, 22:49 IST home world 182 people missing, many killed … PAK’s atrocities increased in Balochistan