Systematic Enforced Disappearances of Baloch Women: A Grave Human Rights Concern Demanding Immediate Accountability and Action
The Baloch Women Forum expresses deep concern over the continued reports of enforced disappearances of Baloch women in different areas of Balochistan which have caused serious fear, uncertainty and distress among Baloch Nation.
According to recent reports from the Tejaban area of Kech district, Zubaida wife of Haji Badal and her daughter-in-law Zarnaz wife of Daulat were allegedly taken into custody during a late-night raid reportedly conducted by security forces, after which their whereabouts remain unknown. The families have since been left without any official information regarding their safety, legal status, or current location.
This incident is particularly alarming as it comes in the backdrop of an earlier tragedy, where Daulat son of Haji Badal was reportedly killed on 18 February 2026 in an alleged incident involving a state-backed death squad. The subsequent reported disappearance of his mother and wife has further intensified the suffering of the family and raised serious humanitarian and human rights concerns.
The Baloch Women Forum reiterates that enforced disappearances are unacceptable under any circumstances and constitute a grave violation of fundamental human rights. The safety, dignity and protection of all women must be ensured without delay. We urge all concerned institutions to take immediate, effective and meaningful action to end these practices and to prevent further suffering of affected families.
