Quetta: The father of illegally abducted Fareed Baloch Mr. Amanullah Baloch went on a press conference and stated that Fareed’s mother is suffering from mental instability because of the uncertainty of her son's conditions and whereabouts.

Fareed Baloch, a student of Masters in Computer science Balochistan University, and an I.T. in charge of an N.G.O. named “Taraqi Foundation”, was abducted by the secret agencies of Pakistan from his office on 13 February 2009. There was no information regarding his whereabouts until recently released Shahzeb Baloch disclosed that he had seen Fareed in a torture cell where he was being severely tortured, both mentally and physically. According to Mr Baloch’s statement Fareed Baloch was suffering from mental illnesses due to the severe torture inflicted on him.

Quetta: Baloch Women Panel, BNF and Marri Itehad has announced to protest against illegal arrests, torture and the military operation in Balochistan on ‘26 June 2009’ the international day against torture. The aim of the protest on the International day against torture is meant to bring the plight of the Baloch nation into the attention of international community and International Human Rights organisations. It is also meant to remind the UN about their responsibilities that they have dedicated a day to torture victims, yet the torture against innocent people goes unnoticed. “United Nations has designated 26thJune as the International Day against Torture to emphasize the importance of the right to personal dignity and security of all individuals around the world, guaranteed within the Universal Declaration of Human Rights”.

Sources form Turbat Balochistan reported that Three Baloch leaders have been picked up by Pakistani agencies in front of a court in Turbat, Baloch leaders had come to the court to attend a hearing.

According details Ghulam Mohammad Baloch of BNM, Lala Munir Baloch and Sher Mohammad Baloch of BRP have been arrested and taken to an undisclosed location.

All the three were on bail and had come to the court to attend a hearing. As soon as they left the court they were picked up by Pakistani agencies.