Six Abducted Non-Local Labourers Martyred in Kech
Turbat / Kech — Six non-local labourers who were abducted from the Nasirabad area of Kech district in Balochistan have been killed by militants described by security sources as belonging to Fitna al-Hindustan. According to security officials, the bodies of all six victims have been recovered, triggering widespread grief and anger across the area.
The incident comes only days after five non-local labourers were also targeted and killed in the Mashkel area of Balochistan.
Tragic End to the July 27 Abduction
According to reports, militants attacked labourers in Nasirabad, Kech, on July 27. One worker, identified as Javed, was killed at the scene, while six others were abducted.
The abducted labourers were later found dead.
Details of the Victims
- Muhammad Arshad — Punjab
- Muhammad Taimur — Punjab
- Muhammad Parvez — Punjab
- Muhammad Wazir — Punjab
- Muhammad Amjad — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Muhammad Yahya — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Attack on Balochistan’s Peace and Development
All six labourers were reportedly working on public-service, construction, and infrastructure projects intended to support development and improve facilities for local communities in Balochistan.
Security experts stated:
“After suffering setbacks in operations conducted by the security forces, the militants are increasingly targeting innocent and unarmed civilians. The deliberate killing of labourers is not only a crime against innocent lives but also a direct attack on peace, employment, and development in Balochistan.”
Security forces and law-enforcement agencies have cordoned off the area and launched a large-scale search and clearance operation to locate those responsible.
Key Highlights
- Loss of Life: The deaths of six abducted labourers have been confirmed. Four belonged to Punjab and two to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
- Development Workers Targeted: The victims were working on infrastructure and construction projects in the region.
- Repeated Attacks: The incident follows the killing of five labourers in Mashkel.
- Security Response: Search and clearance operations are underway, with authorities pledging to bring the perpetrators to justice.