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Time of India
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Where is Mahjabeen Baloch? Pakistan's enforced disappearance of polio survivor exposes brutality against Baloch nation
Where Is Mahjabeen Baloch? Pakistan's enforced disappearance of polio survivor exposes brutality against Baloch nation It has been a full month since 24-year-old Baloch student Mahjabeen Baloch was allegedly abducted from Civil Hospital Quetta by state personnel, and still, no one knows where she is. Her disappearance on May 29, as reported by the Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP), has sparked growing outrage across Balochistan and beyond. According to VBMP Chairman Nasrullah Baloch, Mahjabeen was taken without a legal warrant and has not been produced in any court. Just a week earlier, her brother Younus Baloch was also allegedly detained from their home in Basima. His whereabouts remain unknown as well. 'No legal proceedings, no acknowledgment, no justice. This is a blatant violation of basic human rights,' said Nasrullah, urging the Balochistan and federal governments to act immediately. 'If there are allegations, bring them to court, not to a black site.' 'What kind of justice system is this?' Prominent activist and Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) member Sabiha Baloch took to social media, questioning the silence from authorities. 'It's been 30 days. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Start Here - 2025 Top Trend Local network access control Esseps Learn More Undo Not a single official has publicly asked: Where is Mahjabeen?' she posted on X. Mahjabeen, who reportedly suffers from polio, was allegedly taken from her hostel. 'Even if she were accused of terrorism, she belongs in a court, not a vanishing act,' Sabiha said, calling enforced disappearances 'fascism under the guise of security.' She added: 'If we who ask questions are terrorists, what do you call those who abduct, extort, smuggle drugs, shoot civilians, silence media, and steal elections?' Global rights groups condemn Pakistan's silence Amnesty International joined a growing list of local and international voices demanding Mahjabeen's release, calling the incident part of a 'broader pattern' of enforced disappearances in Pakistan. The rights group urged Islamabad to uphold its international commitments and conduct a transparent investigation. As her family waits in anguish and her name fades from headlines, one question remains unanswered: Where is Mahjabeen?
BBC News
05-06-2025
- BBC News
'I don't want my missing son to be a Birmingham cold case'
A mother has said she fears the disappearance of her son will "become a cold case". Ali Durrani, from Stirchley in Birmingham, has not been seen by his family for 120 days. He went missing one evening in February, and was last seen talking to a woman at a bus stop. Relatives believe it is extremely out of character for the 32-year-old, who vanished "completely out of the blue" after telling his family he was going for a Midlands Police said the search for Mr Durrani remained active and they were continuing to pursue active lines of enquiry. "Our life has been turned completely upside down," his mother Mahjabeen said. "We are completely devastated and can't function properly." Ms Durrani added her son, who studied economics at the University of York, had told her he was going out for a walk to clear his head. The family were close and would often eat their evening meal together. But Mr Durrani did not return and was last seen talking to a woman at a bus stop in Turves Green, Northfield, at about 17:25 GMT on 6 February. "There's nothing to say he wasn't going to come back," Ms Durrani continued. "There is no note, nothing at all." Mr Durrani had anxiety and relatives said he had been trying to find a job, but he had no history of significant mental health issues. The family have launched a social media campaign asking for information, but his mother said it felt like they were going "round in circles". She said she was worried about how long it was taking police to obtain CCTV, and worried her son would be forgotten about. "I don't want this to become a cold case," she said. "We will carry on looking for our son that's the most important thing to us. "I believe he's out there somewhere I absolutely believe that." The missing man, who enjoyed walking and the outdoors, is described as medium build, with black hair and a black beard. He was last seen wearing a green raincoat with black jeans and lace up brown shoes. Neither his bank or social media accounts have been used and his passport was left at home. West Midlands Police said it understood the concerns of Mr Durrani's family and was still investigating. "We will be speaking with them to understand their concerns and will seek to reassure them of the extent of our enquiries," a statement said. The Missing people charity said the reasons why people go missing were complex and varied. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
