Six reportedly missing after fresh security operation in Pakistan's Balochistan

Fresh allegations of enforced disappearances have emerged from Pakistan's Balochistan province, where six more people were reportedly taken into custody during security operations. According to local rights groups and regional media reports, the individuals were picked up from different parts of the province, with their families claiming they have not been informed about their whereabouts or legal status.

Human rights organisations have expressed concern over the recurring reports of enforced disappearances in Balochistan, a region that has witnessed a long-running insurgency and frequent allegations of rights violations. Families of the missing have urged Pakistani authorities to disclose the detainees' locations and ensure due legal process. Pakistan's security forces have previously denied allegations of unlawful detentions, maintaining that their operations target militants and extremist groups.

The latest reports have intensified scrutiny of the security situation in Balochistan, where activists continue to call for greater transparency and accountability. The alleged disappearances come amid renewed concerns over human rights in the province and are expected to draw further attention from domestic and international rights organisations.