Residents of Pasni, a coastal town in Pak-occupied-Balochistan, have staged a sit-in near Pasni Zero Point, demanding the recovery of two individuals, Dar Muhammad Shafqat and Abdul Salam Baqi, who have been forcibly disappeared. Their families and local residents have taken to the streets, blocking the highway to all traffic in a show of solidarity and frustration over the ongoing crisis of enforced disappearances in the region.
The protest has led to significant traffic disruptions, with long queues of vehicles and dozens of cars stranded due to the blockage. The demonstrators asserted that both individuals were taken into custody by Pak forces on April 13 of this year and have since been missing after being transferred to an undisclosed location. This raises grave concerns about the Paki establishment’s disregard for the rights and safety of Baloch citizens.
The protesters have demanded the immediate recovery and presentation of Dar Muhammad Shafqat and Abdul Salam Baqi, warning that their protests will intensify if their demands are not met. The occupied-authorities are accountable for their ongoing plight and they urged human rights organizations to take action and raise awareness about these injustices.
Protests Erupt Across POB
The situation in POB reflects a broader pattern of occupied-state violence against the Baloch populations, where enforced disappearances have become alarmingly common. It is a tragic reminder of the oppressive tactics employed by the Pak military and intelligence agencies to silence dissent and stifle the voices of those demanding their rights.
Protests against enforced disappearances are also taking place in three other cities across POB. In Khuzdar, families of four young men—Amanullah Muhammad Hasni, Aminullah, Irshad Ahmad, and Dawood Baloch—who disappeared earlier this month, continued their sit-in for the fifth consecutive day, alongside political and social organizations, highlighting the urgent need for accountability.
Furthermore, the protest for the recovery of two brothers, Saber Noor and Abid Noor, who vanished from Panjgur, has also entered its second day. The relatives of the missing individuals held a press conference on Tuesday, giving the administration until 2 PM to locate the brothers. Since their failure to meet this deadline, the relatives have blocked the CPEC road, demanding justice and accountability for the ongoing violations against the Baloch people by the Pak regime.