Baloch Women Forum opposes revival of “Kill and Dump” policy in Balochistan

The Baloch Women Forum (BWF) has strongly denounced what it refers to as the resurgence of the infamous “Kill and Dump” policy in Balochistan, stating that it casts serious doubt on the state’s commitment to international human rights standards, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

According to a BWF spokesperson, this development only reinforces the Baloch people’s ongoing feelings of exclusion from the federation. The spokesperson further noted that, in just the past three days, the bodies of three previously illegally detained Baloch youths have been found in separate locations across Makuran and Naal (Khuzdar).

In one case, a young boy named Farooq Ahmed, son of Noor Ahmed Miraje and a resident of Naal (Khuzdar), was forcibly taken into custody on April 14, mirroring the pattern of other enforced disappearances in Balochistan. Just a day later, on April 15, his dead body was discovered in the Samad check-post area of Naal (Khuzdar), bearing evident signs of torture, The Balochistan Post reported.

According to The Balochistan Post, Nizam Baloch, son of Mehmood Baloch and a resident of Ward No. 1 in Pasni, Gwadar district, was unlawfully taken from his home on April 12, and transported to an undisclosed location. Local sources report that intelligence agencies were responsible for his detention. After being subjected to four days of torture, his body was found dumped in Pasni on April 16, bearing clear signs of physical abuse.

In another incident, Sher Khan Nizar, son of Nizar Baloch and a resident of Ward No. 1 in Pasni, was detained on April 15, 2025, from the Jussak area of Turbat without any prior notice or legal warrant. A student who also worked part-time at a diesel depot, Sher Khan, was found dead on the night of April 16 behind the University of Turbat, with his body showing signs of brutal torture, The Balochistan Post reported.

According to The Balochistan Post, at present, a large number of enforced disappearances are being reported throughout Baloch regions, impacting people from diverse age groups and walks of life. Witnesses frequently allege that those responsible for the abductions are members of different law enforcement agencies. While a few of the detained individuals are eventually released, many are found dead, and numerous others continue to be held in unlawful custody.

The Baloch Women Forum called on the government and stated,” We demand the immediate and unconditional cessation of enforced disappearances of Baloch people, which have caused significant harm to the peace and stability of Baloch society. Additionally, we urge the authorities to promptly hold all those responsible for these actions accountable.”