Pakistani Forces Allegedly Detain Zameer Sarwar and Kill Wahim in Balochistan

In Balochistan, Pakistan, a young man named Zameer Sarwar was reportedly detained by Pakistani forces during a late-night raid in Turbat's Chahsar neighborhood. The operation, conducted by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) and military forces, took place early Sunday morning. Zameer's family claims he was taken from their home around 2 a.m. and his whereabouts remain unknown.

In a separate incident, a man named Wahim, son of Abdul Wahid from Kalg, Panjgur, was allegedly killed by Pakistani forces in the Panjgur region. These incidents are part of a long-standing issue of enforced disappearances in Balochistan, which have been ongoing for over two decades.

Activists and human rights organizations accuse Pakistan's security forces of abductions and extrajudicial killings, though the government denies involvement. In 2024, families of the disappeared held protests demanding information about their loved ones.

On January 25, 2025, the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) organized a large public gathering in Dalbandin, despite security measures and an internet ban. Tens of thousands attended to express frustration and demand justice. BYC representatives called for international intervention, impartial investigations, and accountability for those responsible, highlighting what they describe as a "systematic policy of genocide" against the Baloch people.