Tensions in Balochistan reached a new boiling point as human rights advocates leveled explosive charges against Pakistan’s military for the abduction of Umar Baloch. The 20-something youth from Kech district’s Mand Koh vanished from his home on Thursday evening, according to Paank, the human rights arm of the Baloch National Movement.

Eyewitness accounts relayed through local channels describe a midnight raid by uniformed personnel who burst into the house, seized Umar without resistance, and sped off without uttering a word about charges or destination. No arrest warrant was flashed, amplifying claims of state-sponsored terror against innocent Baloch civilians.

In a strongly worded statement, Paank demanded swift action: reveal Umar’s location, free him without conditions, and haul him before a judge. The group implored global watchdogs to spotlight these atrocities and punish the perpetrators under international norms.

This abduction comes hot on the heels of Baloch Voice for Justice’s scathing report on surging enforced vanishings province-wide. BVJ labeled them as orchestrated efforts to crush Baloch resistance, pointing to five fresh cases pinned on army operations. ‘These are not isolated incidents but a systematic assault on our people’s rights,’ they declared.

The plot thickens with the gruesome discovery of Zarif Baloch’s corpse in Awaran, riddled with bullets after 100+ days in captivity. Abducted September 29, 2025, from his Siyakal village home by security forces, his death marks yet another alleged custodial murder. Paank branded it a hallmark of ongoing abductions and executions in Balochistan.

Rights bodies are rallying for international scrutiny, pressing Pakistan’s judiciary and world leaders to end the cycle of impunity. As disappearances mount, Balochistan’s cries for justice grow louder, challenging the narrative of stability in Pakistan’s turbulent frontier.