Two brothers detained by Pakistani forces found dead in Balochistan; Concerns about deaths in custody increased

Two brothers detained by Pakistani forces found dead in Balochistan; Concerns about deaths in custody increased

Two laborers from Mand, Imam and Muhammad Umar, were found dead with gunshot wounds after being allegedly detained by Pakistani security personnel.

Two brothers who were reportedly detained by Pakistani security personnel were later found dead in Balochistan’s Kech district with bullet wounds on their bodies, raising concerns over their treatment in custody.According to Balochistan Post quoted by ANI, the victims have been identified as Imam and Muhammad Umar, who were residents of Shaban Bazaar in Mand and were reportedly employed as laborers in Kuntani area of ​​Jiwani.The brothers were going back to Mand on a motorcycle when their vehicle reportedly ran out of fuel and stopped near Balicha Cross. Witnesses cited by the publication alleged that security personnel detained the two at the scene.The family later found their bodies through the local police. Residents said both the men were shot.After the funeral prayers, the brothers were buried at their native village Soro in Mand. The incident has caused concern among local residents, who have questioned the circumstances of his death.The report said that before the identities of the dead were revealed, several pro-military social media accounts claimed that two suspected militants were killed during a security operation in the area. However, residents refuted those claims, identifying the dead as two laborers and insisting that they had no terrorist links.There has been no official response from Pakistan’s military or government regarding the alleged detentions or deaths.Pank, the human rights wing of the Baloch National Movement (BNM), condemned the incident and alleged that the brothers were victims of an extrajudicial killing. The organization urged authorities to order an independent and transparent investigation and demanded accountability if allegations are proven.

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