Sardar Muhammad Khondai, Ali Khan Mandokhail, Riaz Baloch, Ayub Bhutto:
A province-wide wheel-jam strike paralyzed Balochistan on Monday as protests erupted against the kidnapping of a 10-year-old boy, Muhammad Musawir, from Multani Mohalla in Quetta 11 days ago.
The strike, called by transporters, traders, and political parties, saw widespread participation, disrupting traffic on major highways, including Quetta-Karachi, Quetta-Khuzdar, and Quetta-Islamabad routes.
Protesters, including workers from various political parties, blocked roads, burned tires, and staged sit-ins demanding the immediate recovery of the child.
The sit-in at the main Assembly Chowk in Quetta entered its 11th consecutive day, with protesters vowing to continue until the child is found.
Protesters, including workers from various political parties, also blocked the main Zhob-Dera Ismail Khan highway, suspending all types of traffic and cutting off a key route linking Balochistan with the federal capital.
Demonstrators demanded the immediate recovery of the minor child while voicing their frustration over the lack of progress in the case.
Strict security measures were implemented by the administration to maintain law and order during the protest, which added to the disruption across the province.
Police confirmed that unknown individuals kidnapped the boy, but the administration remains clueless about his whereabouts. Despite the protests, no untoward incidents were reported.
The strike gained widespread support from political parties and civil society, highlighting growing frustration over law enforcement’s failure to recover the missing child.
Traffic disruptions caused significant delays, affecting commuters and daily business activities across the province.
Citizens urged authorities to expedite their efforts and ensure the safe return of Muhammad Musawir.
This story underscores the urgency of addressing child safety in Quetta and restoring public confidence in law enforcement.
