ISLAMABAD: The Missing Persons Commission has submitted its monthly progress report to the Supreme Court, revealing significant strides in addressing cases of disappearances across the country.
The report sheds light on the commendable efforts undertaken by the commission during the month of March 2024.
According to the report, the commission successfully disposed of 33 cases during the month, marking a crucial step forward in its mission. Among these cases, an impressive 27 missing persons were traced, and 18 missing individuals were recovered, providing much-needed relief to their families and loved ones. Moreover, the report highlighted that while six cases were resolved as non-enforced disappearances, further bolstering the commission’s resolve to seek justice and accountability.
The report disclosed that eight of the traced individuals were detained in various jails, one person was reportedly located in a detention center. Despite the progress made, the report also brought to light the grim reality of ongoing challenges, as 18 new cases of enforced disappearance were received by the commission in March alone. –Agencies
