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Protests Persist Over Kidnapping of 11-Year-Old in Quetta
Tribesmen, political workers, and family members block highways, demanding the recovery of kidnapped 11-year-old Mohammad Musawir. Roads paralyzed, trade disrupted.
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by News Desk
2024-11-18
Protests Persist Over Kidnapping of 11-Year-Old in Quetta

The kidnapping of 11-year-old Mohammad Musawir has triggered widespread protests across Quetta and surrounding areas, as roads and highways remain blocked for a third consecutive day.

The boy, son of a prominent tribal elder, was abducted by armed men while returning home from school in a van in the Patel Bagh area three days ago. Despite efforts, law enforcement agencies have been unable to recover the child or trace his whereabouts, sparking public outrage.

On Sunday, protesters blocked the Quetta-Chaman Highway, a critical route connecting the provincial capital to northern Balochistan. The blockade halted traffic between Quetta, Chaman, Pishin, Zhob, and Loralai, severely affecting Afghan transit trade and other cross-border business operations.

In Quetta, demonstrators disrupted traffic on Zarghoon Road near Serena Chowk and Airport Road, resulting in hours-long jams and immense inconvenience for commuters. Protesters later reopened the roads but vowed to continue their demonstrations until Musawir’s safe recovery.

Speaking at a press conference, Muhammad Rahim Kakar, President of the Central Traders Association of Balochistan, announced a province-wide strike in Quetta on November 19 to condemn the worsening law and order situation. He criticized the authorities for their failure to recover the abducted boy even after three days.

The kidnapping highlights growing concerns over public safety and law enforcement’s ability to combat organized crime in the region. Protesters demand urgent action to bring the perpetrators to justice and ensure the boy’s safe return.
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