Human Rights Commission of Pakistan says civilians are increasingly vulnerable amid rising attacks, abductions and insecurity across the province….reports Asian Lite News
Human Rights Commission of Pakistan has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating security situation in Balochistan following a wave of bombings, abductions and attacks targeting civilians, workers and security personnel across the province.
In a strongly worded statement posted on X, the rights body said it was “gravely alarmed” by the escalating violence and warned that ordinary citizens were increasingly exposed to insecurity and attacks on public infrastructure.
The commission specifically condemned Monday’s bombing of a passenger train in Quetta, which reportedly left multiple people dead and injured, including women and children.
HRCP described the train bombing as a deeply disturbing escalation in attacks against civilians in the province and stressed that non combatants should never become targets during situations of conflict.
“It is unacceptable for civilians and non combatants to be used as bargaining tools in situations of conflict and insecurity,” the organisation said.
The statement came amid growing concerns over instability in Balochistan, a province that has long witnessed separatist violence, militant attacks and security operations.
The rights body also raised alarm over reports from Chagai and Ziarat districts, where armed groups allegedly abducted at least 21 civilians, including a police officer, during separate incidents over the past week.
According to HRCP, several vehicles were also set on fire during the attacks, while the perpetrators appeared to operate “with apparent impunity”.
The commission further referred to earlier incidents this month in Noshki and Kalat districts, where five workers and five police personnel were reportedly abducted by armed men.
HRCP warned that the incidents reflected what it described as a dangerous weakening of state authority in several parts of the province.
“These incidents point to a dangerous erosion of the state’s writ across large parts of the province,” the commission stated.
An HRCP representative said the organisation was increasingly troubled by the frequency of attacks targeting ordinary citizens and vulnerable communities.
The representative added that the worsening security situation required an urgent and coordinated response from both federal and provincial authorities.
The rights organisation urged the Pakistani government to prioritise civilian protection and ensure accountability for rights violations committed by all parties involved in the conflict.
It also called for immediate measures to restore law and order and protect vulnerable communities from further violence and insecurity.
Balochistan, Pakistan’s largest province by area, has experienced years of unrest linked to separatist insurgencies, militant activity and tensions over political representation, natural resources and economic development.
The province has frequently witnessed attacks on security forces, infrastructure projects, labourers and transport networks, while human rights groups have also repeatedly raised concerns over enforced disappearances, extrajudicial actions and civilian casualties linked to the conflict.
The latest incidents have further intensified concerns over public safety and governance in the strategically important province bordering Iran and Afghanistan.Pakistan rights body warns over Balochistan violence
