Bodies of three missing brothers found

Harrowing discovery leaves Kalat residents perturbed

QUETTA:

The bodies of three brothers, abducted by unknown armed men a month ago, were discovered in the Narmak area of Kalat on Monday, sparking grief and heightened security measures.

Levies officials reported that the brothers were seized in Johan, a remote area, and had been missing ever since. Their remains were transported by Levies personnel to the Rural Health Center (RHC) in Mangchar for further examination and identification.

Upon arrival at the hospital, a large number of local tribesmen gathered to mourn the deceased. Authorities responded by tightening security around the hospital, deploying a significant contingent of Levies and police to maintain order.

In a separate incident in Kalat's Iskalko area, a man was killed in what Levies sources believe to be a tribal dispute. Investigations into both incidents are underway as local officials work to uncover the circumstances behind these tragic events.

Even though security forces have launched several operation to eliminate the scourges of violence and terrorism from Kalat, such incidents rear their ugly head from time to time.

Towards the end of August, at least 21 terrorists were killed in clearance operations across Balochistan after a series of deadly attacks on civilians and security forces.

The attacks also resulted in the deaths of 14 security personnel, including ten soldiers and four law enforcement officers.

"Fourteen brave sons of the soil, including ten soldiers of the security forces and four law enforcement personnel, embraced shahadat after fighting gallantly," the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.

The ISPR further stated that the attacks were conducted on the behest of "inimical and hostile forces" aiming to disrupt the peace and development of Balochistan. The attacks were focused on targeting innocent civilians, particularly in Musakhel, Kalat, and Lasbela districts, where numerous civilians lost their lives.

In Musakhel district, terrorists intercepted a bus in the Rara Sham area and targeted innocent citizens who were working in Balochistan to earn their livelihood.

The militants forced the passengers off the vehicles and shot them after checking their identity cards, according to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ayub Achakzai.