This report documents the alarming human rights violations occurring in Balochistan, with a particular focus on enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings. The cases recorded during January 2026 reveal a deeply concerning pattern of state repression, arbitrary detentions, physical and psychological torture, and unlawful executions carried out by Pakistani security forces. These abuses underscore a continuing climate of impunity and fear across the Balochistan.
During January 2026, Balochistan, along with reported cases from Karachi Sindh, experienced a sustained surge in violations.
A total of 82 cases of enforced disappearances were documented, reflecting widespread and systematic targeting of civilians. Additionally, 44 victims were released after enduring severe mental and physical torture, further illustrating the use of coercive interrogation methods.
During this month, 12 confirmed cases of extrajudicial killings were recorded, highlighting the lethal consequences of unchecked state power.
These findings reflect the deteriorating human rights situation in Balochistan and indicate an urgent need for independent investigations, accountability mechanisms, and international monitoring to protect vulnerable communities.
Statistics of Enforced Disappearances — January 2026
The following districts reported cases of enforced disappearances and illegal detentions during January 2026:
District-wise Cases
- Kech: 26
- Dera Bugti: 1
- Nushki. 1
- Quetta: 16
- Panjgur: 6
- Karachi: 2
- Gwadar: 15
- Lasbela: 2
- Khuzdar: 4
- Kharan: 9
Cases of Enforced Disappearances
A total of 82 individuals were forcibly disappeared across Balochistan. These incidents reflect ongoing patterns of arbitrary arrest, incommunicado detention, and denial of due process.
Notably:
- 44 individuals were later released after enduring mental and physical torture.
- Multiple incidents involved raids carried out by state-backed death squads.
Extrajudicial Killings
The extrajudicial killings by Pakistani forces in Balochistan continue unabated. The Pakistani military is reportedly detaining and killing individuals without due process for undisclosed reasons. In the month of January 12 People were extrajudicially killed.
Summary of All Three Categories — January 2026
A total of 82 cases of enforced disappearances were recorded
44 individuals were later released
12 cases of extrajudicial killings were confirmed.
The following section provides detailed accounts of reported incidents, highlighting cases of extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, torture, and other human rights violations documented during January 2025.
Muhammad Anwer
Muhammad Anwer was a 44-year-old farmer. On June 4, 2025 he was forcibly disappeared by the Counter-Terrorism-Department (CTD) from a mosque near his home in Killi Safar Ali, Jangal area in Duki district of Balochistan. After being held in enforced disappearance, his dead body was dumped on January 4, 2026 in Duki, Balochistan.
Raahi Assa
On January 5, 2026, a minor Raahi Assa son of Assa Baloch resident of Hoshab, Kech district was shot and dead by state-backed death squad in broad day light in Hoshab bazaar.
Ayaz Baloch
On 16 October 2024, Ayaz Baloch son of Dost Muhammad, was forcibly disappeared from his home in Geshkor, Awaran by Frontier Corps along with his cousin Imdad Baloch. On January 6, 2026 the bullet-riddled body of Ayaz Baloch was recovered from the Nondara area of Awaran district.
Zareef Baloch
Zareef Baloch son of Faqeer Baloch and a resident of Siahkal, Malar area of Awaran district, was forcibly disappeared on September 29, 2025, when Pakistani forces reportedly raided his home and took him into custody. On January 6, 2026 his bullet-riddled body was recovered on January 6, 2026 from the Nondara area of Awaran district.
Balach Baloch
On January 8,2026 Balach Baloch son Hamid Hussain, resident of Tasp area of Panjgur was directly shot and dead by state-backed death squad in Tasp bazaar of Panjgur district of Balochistan.
Zareef Baloch
On January 14, 2026, Zareef Baloch son of Muhammad Yaqoob, a resident of Reikchai Kolowa, Awaran district, who is a dispenser by profession, was forcibly taken by state-backed death squad from his medical store. After 2 hours, his bullet-riddled body was discovered from the same area.
Zohaib Ahmed
On January 13, 2026 Zohaib had reached the Municipal Committee Office in Washbood for an interview when a white Toyota Corolla carrying masked armed men entered the premises. The assailants opened fire, injuring the gatekeeper Muhammad Alim, before forcibly dragging Zohaib inside the office. He was brutally beaten and taken away by the armed group in full public view. The following day, 14 January 2026, Zohaib, s Mutilated body was recovered from the Bonistan area of Panjgur.
Mulla Razzaq
Mulla Razzaq son of Dad Muhammad, and a resident of Newano Zamuran was subjected to Enforced Disappearance and later extrajudicially killed by a state-backed death squad in Zamuran. His body was later recovered from Semswari Koar area in Zamuran.
Abdul Mutalib
On July 11, 2026, Abdul Mutalib son of Abdul Aziz, a resident of Killi Kamalu Saryab, Quetta. According to local sources, Abdul Mutalib was forcibly disappeared on July 11, 2026 from his home by armed personnel of the CTD and ISI operating in civilian clothes without any legal warrant or explanation. On January 19, 2026 his bullet-riddled body was found after authorities claimed he had been killed in an encounter in Mastung Dasht Balochistan.
Noman Haidar Noman Haidar was forcibly disappeared on November 19, 2025, after being taken into custody by Pakistani forces in the Mand area of Kech, Balochistan. On January 21, 2026 he was extrajudicially killed and his lifeless body was discovered in an area of Tump, Kech.
Tahir Baloch
The extrajudicial killing of Tahir Baloch, a 21-year-old labourer, who was shot dead by a state-backed death squad on January 21,2026 in the KoshKalat area of Tump tehsil, Kech district. Tahir Baloch belonged to a poor family and earned his livelihood through daily labour.
Malang Baloch
Malang Baloch, a 20-year-old labourer, son of Zahid Nadeem was forcibly disappeared from his home area by a state backed death squad and later extrajudicially killed. He was a working class-youth earning his livelihood through daily labourer.