Four men have reportedly been forcibly disappeared by Pak security forces in the Mashkay area of Awaran district, Pak-occupied-Balochistan. The incident occurred in the early hours of yesterday morning.
Around 4 a.m. Pak Army established extensive checkpoints in the Nokjo area of Mashkay, effectively cordoning off the vicinity. During this operation, houses were raided, leading to the detention of four individuals who were then transported to an undisclosed location.
The missing men have been identified as Shahdad (son of Allah Bakhsh), Atiq (son of Master Elahi Bakhsh), Munir (son of Nabi Bakhsh), and Jabal (son of Majeed). As of now, their whereabouts remain unknown.
This event adds to the growing list of forced disappearances in Mashkay, an area already known for its high incidence of such cases and targeted killings. These actions are often carried out by the “death squads” operating under the protection of the Pakistan Army.
Recently, it has been revealed that in Mashkay, the Pakistan Army is forcing people into labor and compelling them to accompany them as shield to protect against attacks by freedom fighters of pro-independence organisations such as BLA & BLF. Local residents have also been required to report to military camps for attendance.
In a viral video, death squad members can be seen subjecting individuals to violence. These individuals were being forced to clear bushes along the Pakistan Army’s routes as part of forced labor.