Outrage in Balochistan: BYC Demands Probe Into Adeel Baloch's Killing
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee demands an investigation into the death of Adeel Baloch and the recovery of other missing persons in Balochistan.
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has called for an urgent and independent investigation into the alleged extrajudicial killing of Adeel Baloch, whose body was discovered three days after he was reportedly abducted by security forces and a government-backed militia in Balochistan's Kech district.
The Disappearance and Recovery of Adeel Baloch
According to reports, Adeel Baloch, a resident of Tump in the Kech district, was detained during a raid at Kohad Bazaar. The BYC alleges that Pakistani forces, working alongside a government-backed armed group often described locally as a "death squad," carried out the operation. Adeel was not alone; three other young men were reportedly detained during the same raid and whisked away to undisclosed locations.
The situation took a grim turn on October 23, 2026, when Adeel's body was recovered from the Sarnkan area of Kech. The BYC has raised serious concerns regarding the circumstances of his death, questioning the treatment he may have endured while in custody and demanding that those responsible be held accountable.
The committee stressed that no person should be deprived of the right to life without due legal process, noting that enforced disappearances strip individuals of legal protection and leave families in a state of psychological distress and anguish.
Demands for Justice and Recovery
The BYC is not only seeking a probe into Adeel's death but is also demanding the immediate and safe return of the three other young men who were detained alongside him. They have called for the preservation of all evidence related to the case to ensure an impartial legal process.
The Endless Wait: 6,399 Days of Protest
As the tragedy of Adeel Baloch unfolds, a separate but related struggle continues in Quetta. The Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP) has maintained a protest camp outside the Quetta Press Club for a staggering 6,399 consecutive days. Families of the disappeared gather here daily, desperate for information about their loved ones.
Among those attending the camp were the families of Bebarg Qambarani and Zeeshan. According to their accounts:
- Bebarg Qambarani: Allegedly forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces from Killi Qambarani in Quetta on December 25, 2025.
- Zeeshan: Has been missing from Quetta’s Sariab area since 2015.
VBMP Chairman Nasrullah Baloch has reiterated that any individual accused of a crime should be presented before a court of law and dealt with according to legal statutes, rather than being held incommunicado.
A Pattern of Disappearances
The crisis in Balochistan appears to be systemic. The BYC recently reported another instance of enforced disappearance involving Adam Akram, a 24-year-old shopkeeper from Shay Tagar Gannah. He was allegedly detained by Frontier Corps (FC) personnel near a checkpoint in Turbat around 3 a.m. on August 9, 2026, and his current whereabouts remain unknown.
Alarming Statistics
The scale of the issue is highlighted by data from the Human Rights Council of Balochistan (HRCB). An August 2026 report documented 87 cases of alleged enforced disappearances, which included 17 teenagers and eight women.
The BYC’s Human Rights Department further noted that many of these cases only come to light weeks or months later. This delay is often due to the fact that families are allegedly threatened, preventing them from reporting the disappearances to human rights organizations or the media.