Balochistan: Rights Violations Soar Amid Security Crackdown, Report Claims

• Human Rights Council of Balochistan (HRCB) reports a sharp rise in enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings in February 2026.
• At least 234 individuals forcibly disappeared and 87 killed, including one woman and nine teenagers, with most victims being men.
• Violations surged after Baloch Liberation Army attacks, leading to extensive security operations, curfews, and communication blackouts.
• HRCB alleges widespread raids, arbitrary detentions, property destruction, and mistreatment of civilians, including women and children.
• Students and working-class individuals disproportionately affected; Quetta recorded the highest number of cases.