Twenty police personnel from Balochistan’s Rakhshan division have been abducted while traveling home on leave, according to police officials. The incident has raised fresh concern over road safety in the province.
All 20 men were undergoing training at the Police Training Center in Qalat. They had been given leave and were returning to their homes when they were taken.
How the Balochistan Police Kidnapped Incident Unfolded
The recruits were traveling in a private passenger van and heading toward Noshki. Their route ran from Kalat through Sarband, which lies between the two districts.
Police said the van was intercepted within the limits of Kalat district. The personnel were abducted on the spot.
Where Were the Abducted Police Recruits Taken?
After the abduction, the captives were first moved into the limits of Mastung district. From there, they were shifted to an undisclosed location, and their whereabouts remain unknown.
Police have not yet shared details about who is behind the abduction. No further information on the condition of the men has been made public.
Search Underway for the Missing Personnel
Police officials said efforts are continuing to trace the abducted men and secure their release. The search is focused on the route between Kalat and Mastung, where the group was last known to be moved.
The abduction of trainee personnel traveling in a civilian vehicle has drawn attention to the risks faced by security staff on Balochistan’s highways, even when they are off duty. Further updates are expected as the operation to recover the men progresses.