India, Sept. 21 -- A senior politician has claimed that Pakistani authorities are playing a major role in the kidnapping and disappearance of people in Balochistan.

The region has been witnessing alleged enforced disappearance cases for years now.

The family members of the abducted people have been protesting, demanding their release, triggering tension in the region.

Recently, the 7th Balochistan International Conference was held at the Geneva Press Club.

American human rights lawyer Reed Brody called for independent investigations into enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and targeting of women activists.

"Support the voices of victims, demand accountability, and do not let geopolitics blind us to serious abuses," Brody...