Staff Reporter:
Quetta: Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti assured protesters of swift action in the case of a kidnapped 10-year-old boy, Muhammad Musawir, leading to the suspension of a two-week-long sit-in at Balochistan Assembly Chowk. The protest, organized by civil society and the victim’s family, demanded the safe recovery of the child abducted from Quetta.
During the sit-in, CM Bugti expressed solidarity with the family, stating, “I feel that the abducted child is mine.” He emphasized the right to peaceful protest in a democracy and affirmed that dialogue is the best way to address issues. Bugti committed to daily updates from the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) and reiterated his administration’s dedication to ensuring the child’s safe return.
The Chief Minister highlighted that the provincial government has been actively engaged since day one and opened the doors of the CM House to the public for assistance. “All of Balochistan stands with the family of the kidnapped child,” he stated, pledging continued efforts to resolve the case.
Following assurances from the Chief Minister, the sit-in committee postponed their protest for ten days. Civil society activists and political parties commended the government’s engagement, while emphasizing the need for long-term measures to address kidnapping cases in the province.
