Two tourists kidnapped from near Ziarat

QUETTA:

Armed men kidnapped two tourists, including a government officer, from Balochistan's famous tourist point of Ziarat, levies sources said.

They said that the armed men picked up the two tourists from the Warchom area of the district, however, they left their family members. The kidnapped tourists were from Karachi and visiting the town on the eve of Eidul Azha

Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Quddus Bizenjo took a notice of the incident and directed the police and administration to ensure the safe recovery of the tourists. The chief minister also directed the administration to submit a detailed report in this regard.

The incident prompted the local tribesmen to block roads as protest against the kidnapping. They blocked the Quetta-Ziarat road to mount pressure on the authorities to recover the tourists and bring an end to such incidents.