Baloch Human rights activist becomes victim of forcible detention by Pakistani forces

Several human rights organizations have condemned the detention of Baloch activist Gulzar Dost by Pakistan's Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) amid an ongoing wave of atrocities against people in Balochistan.

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Activist of the human rights organization Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), Sammi Deen Baloch, raised alarm over the "forced detention" of Gulzar Dost, who was taken from his home in Turbat, Kech district of Balochistan, in the early hours of Monday (7 July) by the "notorious CTD."

She asserted that this "brazen act is part of a deliberate campaign to suppress Baloch voices and intimidate those who dare to dissent peacefully."

"Cracking down on nonviolent activists like Gulzar Dost sends a clear message to Baloch youth: peaceful resistance will be met with the same violence as militancy. This erases any incentive for dialogue and pushes more young people toward despair or radicalization. Gulzar Dost is known for his commitment to justice through nonviolence. His immediate release and safety must be guaranteed," the BYC leader posted on X.