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Two Young Men Shot Dead by Alleged Government-Backed Death Squad in Balochistan's Khuzdar

By Gireesh Vasishta
Two Young Men Shot Dead by Alleged Government-Backed Death Squad in Balochistan's Khuzdar

Death Squads: These militias, allegedly supported by Pakistani security forces and intelligence agencies, are accused of engaging in abductions, murders, and other crimes to counter Baloch nationalism. Human rights organizations have long documented such activities, though Pakistani authorities deny these allegations.

Incident Overview:

On August 25, 2025, two young men, Naeem Shay (29) and his cousin Iqbal Hakeem (19), were allegedly shot dead by a government-backed militia, referred to locally as a "death squad," in the Gresha Nadagi area of Khuzdar district, Balochistan, Pakistan. The victims were reportedly on their way to visit relatives when they were intercepted and killed on the spot, according to The Balochistan Post.

Details of the Victims: Naeem Shay: Son of Shay Mohammad, a resident of Tehsil Gresha, had previously been subjected to enforced disappearance in 2022, along with his father, brother, and three other relatives, by Pakistani armed forces and intelligence agencies. They were released after several months.

Iqbal Hakeem: A second-semester student in the BA Education Department at the University of Karachi, had faced ongoing harassment and surveillance by similar groups, forcing him to abandon his studies due to threats.High Court Upholds Compulsory Retirement of Judge Who Threatened Police Officer

Context and Allegations: Claims by Activists: Rights groups and local activists, as reported by The Balochistan Post, described the killings as part of a broader pattern of extrajudicial violence in Balochistan. Enforced disappearances and targeted killings of Baloch youth are reported as ongoing issues in the region, often attributed to state-backed militias aimed at suppressing dissent and the Baloch independence movement.

Death Squads: These militias, allegedly supported by Pakistani security forces and intelligence agencies, are accused of engaging in abductions, murders, and other crimes to counter Baloch nationalism. Human rights organizations have long documented such activities, though Pakistani authorities deny these allegations.Fflirtygo Men Graphic Print Cotton T-Shirt & Short Set for Men/Boys

Broader Pattern: The incident aligns with other reported cases of violence in Balochistan, including the killings of Yasir and Musafir Baloch in Kech and Turbat (May 2025), a 13-year-old student in Panjgur (July 2025), and Zeeshan Zaheer, a young activist (July 2025), all allegedly by state-backed death squads. These cases highlight a recurring issue of extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances in the region.