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India Today
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9 Baloch men forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces: Report
Pakistani security personnel have reportedly forcibly disappeared nine Baloch men from two separate regions of Balochistan, according to local media outlet The Balochistan Post (TBP). The alleged abductions have intensified concerns over the ongoing human rights crisis in the volatile to TBP, two residents of Pasni -- Yar Jan and Sher Jan, both from Babbar Shor Ward No. 1 -- were detained and taken to an unknown location. Their families have received no information about their a separate incident on Monday morning, Pakistani forces reportedly raided homes in the Dasht Balnigor district of Kech, where locals described aggressive searches and harassment of women and children. Seven young men -- identified as Naveed, Salman, Haneef, Naseer, Afraz, Kamal, and Phullain -- were also detained and similarly disappeared. The TBP report pointed that "enforced disappearances have long been a contentious problem in Balochistan," with families routinely facing "daylight abductions that occur without warrants or formal charges, leaving them with no legal recourse." Human rights organisations have repeatedly condemned the Pakistani government's handling of dissent in Balochistan. Amnesty International, in a recent statement, asserted that enforced disappearances "run contrary to Pakistan's international human rights obligations" and called for prompt investigations and the immediate release of claim that laws like the Anti-Terrorism Act and special security ordinances are often misused to arrest civilians, particularly Baloch students, political activists, and journalists. "Military courts and special tribunals frequently try Baloch activists without fair trial standards, further denying them justice," the report inputs from ANIMust Watch
Express Tribune
13-03-2025
- Express Tribune
Armed robbers loot Peoples Bus Service staff in Karachi's Gulshan-e-Hadeed
Listen to article Armed robbers looted more than Rs1.15 million from the staff of the Peoples Bus Service in Karachi's Gulshan-e-Hadeed, holding them at gunpoint in a late-night attack. According to driver Sher Jan, the robbery took place at the last stop of the bus service, where he and other employees were resting. Six assailants arrived in a vehicle, with two staying inside while four entered the premises. One of them wore a mask. The armed men forced the crew inside a bus, where the cashier and a transport officer were seated. 'They held us at gunpoint and demanded cash,' Sher Jan told police, adding that the robbers also seized a security guard's weapon and mobile phone before fleeing. The suspects escaped with Rs11.5 million in cash, raising serious concerns over security at public transport hubs. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Malir confirmed that an investigation is underway. 'We have gathered evidence from the scene, and a case has been registered. The suspects will be tracked down soon,' he said. The incident has sparked alarm among transport workers, who are now calling for stricter security measures at bus terminals, particularly during late hours. Last week, armed robbers struck in Karachi's Landhi area, targeting citizens buying milk for Sehri. CCTV footage captured the robbers using weapons to loot mobile phones, cash, and other valuables, according to Express News. The incident occurred at a milk shop in Landhi No. 2 Model Park, with three armed robbers storming the shop and robbing the customers. The robbers, who appeared to have planned the attack, were seen on camera holding up the customers and taking their possessions. Despite the presence of several people at the shop, the robbers managed to escape without facing any resistance. The CCTV footage, which has now gone viral, clearly shows the robbers taking their time while looting the citizens, and then calmly walking away after the crime. The police responded promptly to the robbery report and arrived at the scene shortly afterward. With the help of the CCTV footage, the police have managed to get a clear view of the robbers' faces, and investigations are underway to track down the criminals. The authorities have contacted the victims, who are being asked to visit the police station to file formal complaints.
