Horror in Kech: Pakistani Forces Accused of Abusing Women and Children
Security forces in Balochistan's Kech district face allegations of assaulting women and children during raids and enforced disappearances.
The Kech district of Balochistan has once again become the center of grave human rights allegations as Pakistani security forces are accused of conducting brutal raids on residential properties, involving the physical assault of women and children and the seizure of personal valuables.
Terror in Gomazi and Sarnkan
According to reports by The Balochistan Post, the security personnel carried out overnight operations in two separate locations: Gomazi, situated in the Tump tehsil of Kech district, and the village of Sarnkan. Residents of Gomazi claim that the raids were marked by violence, with women allegedly subjected to physical assault. Furthermore, personnel reportedly confiscated mobile phones and other valuable items from the households. Despite the intensity of the operation, no arrests were made, and no casualties were officially reported during this specific raid.
The Plight of the Baloch Family
In a more targeted operation in Sarnkan, security forces raided the home of Muhammad Ibrahim. The residence belongs to the family of two brothers, Adnan Baloch and Adham Baloch, both of whom are alleged victims of enforced disappearances.
Sources indicate that during the search of the family home, women and children were subjected to physical violence and mistreatment while being questioned by the forces. As with the raid in Gomazi, mobile phones were reportedly seized from the family members.
A Pattern of Disappearances
The tragedy of Muhammad Ibrahim’s family extends beyond the recent raids. The two brothers have been missing for months under mysterious and harrowing circumstances:
- Adham Baloch: Reportedly taken from his home during the night of October 19-20 by an armed group described by local sources as being state-backed. His current location remains unknown.
- Adnan Baloch: Detained by Pakistani security personnel at the Heerabad Hotel on August 19, 2026. He has remained missing since that date.
A History of Violence
The harassment of this specific family is not a new development. Before the brothers vanished, the family residence was allegedly targeted on three separate occasions with hand grenades, highlighting a sustained campaign of intimidation and violence against them.
The reported incidents in Kech district add to the growing concerns over security operations in the region and the alleged systemic abuse of civilians.
As of now, Pakistani authorities have maintained a wall of silence. No official statement has been released to address the allegations of violence against women and children, the raids in Gomazi and Sarnkan, or the reported enforced disappearances of Adnan and Adham Baloch.