In a disturbing development, assistant commissioner abduction was reported in Balochistan’s Kech district on Wednesday. Muhammad Hanif Noorzai, the assistant commissioner (AC) posted in Tump, was kidnapped by unidentified militants while traveling from Quetta to Tump, according to officials.
Kidnapped on Route from Quetta
Deputy Commissioner Kech, Bashir Ahmed Barich, confirmed the abduction. He stated that AC Noorzai was on his way to Tump, a town located near the Iranian border, when he went missing. Authorities suspect militants are behind the incident, but no group has claimed responsibility so far.
Background of the Victim
Hanif Noorzai hails from Quetta and has served as an assistant commissioner in multiple regions across Balochistan. Known for his fieldwork in challenging environments, his sudden disappearance has raised concerns among local officials and security forces.
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Pattern of Targeting Government Officials
This incident follows a troubling pattern of kidnappings in the region. In May 2016, Asad Khan Tareen, son of then-Local Government Minister Sardar Mustafa Tareen, was abducted from Pishin. Tareen, who worked as a warden at Cadet College Pishin, was later recovered from Qila Abdullah near the Afghan border after several months in captivity.
These cases highlight the continued security challenges in Balochistan, particularly for government officers traveling in remote districts. Cross-border movement of armed groups and porous borders with Iran and Afghanistan add to the complexities.
Ongoing Investigation
Security agencies have launched a search operation in and around Kech district.
The abduction has sparked concern within the provincial administration and among civil servants. Senior officials have called for enhanced security protocols for personnel posted in high-risk areas.
Authorities are urging anyone with information on Noorzai’s whereabouts to come forward. Meanwhile, law enforcement continues efforts to secure his safe and early recovery.
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