US EditionZiarat AC, Son Found Dead Two Months After Abduction
The Assistant Commissioner and his son were abducted for ransom and killed, prompting the government to announce a Rs5 crore reward for information leading to the kidnappers' arrest.
- On August 10, Muhammad Afzal, the Assistant Commissioner of Ziarat, along with his son, was abducted from the Zizri area; their bodies were later discovered in the mountains, having been shot by the kidnappers.
- The kidnapping occurred amid sporadic terrorist attacks in the generally peaceful Ziarat district, and a video showed the victims pleading for kidnappers' demands to be met.
- The Balochistan government announced a 50 million rupee reward for information leading to the abductors' identification and pledged full use of resources for recovery efforts.
- Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti denounced the killing as a ruthless and cowardly attack, praised Afzal as a committed officer, and vowed that those responsible for harming peaceful citizens will be held accountable.
- The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in Balochistan, with the governor expressing sorrow, pledging justice, and offering condolences to the bereaved family.
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Ziarat AC, son found dead two months after abduction
In a shocking development, authorities on Sunday recovered the bodies of Ziarat Assistant Commissioner Muhammad Afzal and his son, reliable sources confirmed. The two had been abducted nearly two months ago from the Zerzari area of Ziarat district by unidentified armed men. Earlier this month, a video had surfaced showing the civil servant and his son pleading for their release and urging that the captors' demands be met. No group has claimed re…
Ziarat Assistant Commissioner, Son 'shot Dead' by Kidnappers
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The Sunday Guardian LiveZiarat assistant commissioner, son 'shot dead' by kidnappers
QUETTA: Ziarat Assistant Commissioner Muhammad Afzal and his son, who were abducted last month, have been killed by their kidnappers, government sources revealed on Sunday.According to the sources,...
Ziarat assistant commissioner, son 'killed a month after abduction'
Kidnappers shot victims before dumping bodies in mountains.Governor vows law enforcement will arrest culprits soon.CM calls slain officer dedicated, hardworking, capable.QUETTA: Ziarat Assistant Commissioner Muhammad Afzal and his son,...
Kidnapped assistant commissioner, son killed by abductors in Balochistan’s Ziarat
F.P. Report ZIARAT : Assistant Commissioner (AC) Muhammad Afzal and his son, who were abducted two months ago from the Zarzari area of Ziarat district, have been killed by their captors, according to Levies sources. Sources revealed that AC Muhammad Afzal and his son were kidnapped by unidentified assailants two months ago. They were abducted from the remote region of Zarzari, and since then, there had been ongoing efforts for their recovery. A …
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