Syed Ali Shah, News Desk:Â
Quetta – June 27, 2025:
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A deeply distressing case that began with the disappearance of a young boy in Quetta has ended in heartbreak. The body of Musawir Khan, who was abducted on November 15, 2024, has been recovered from a deserted area in Mastung district, according to official sources. The news has plunged the city into mourning and renewed calls for justice and accountability.
Musawir’s disappearance had sparked province-wide protests. Political parties, business leaders, and tribal elders united in a rare show of solidarity, staging a peaceful sit-in in Quetta’s Red Zone, demanding immediate action for the child’s safe recovery. In response, Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti, accompanied by cabinet members, visited the protestors and publicly assured the family that all efforts would be made to recover Musawir alive. Sadly, those efforts did not yield the hoped-for outcome.
The Balochistan High Court also took notice of the case, holding several hearings and questioning high-ranking police and law enforcement officials about the investigation. Despite the judicial oversight and public pressure, progress remained slow.
Musawir’s family endured months of silent anguish. His uncle, Haji Malang, broke into tears while recounting the emotional and psychological toll the ordeal took on the family. Tribal elder Haji Akhtar Kakar expressed concern over the recovery of the child’s body and stressed the urgent need for improved mechanisms to protect children and investigate such cases thoroughly.
The tragic end to this case has stirred public emotions and raised serious questions about child safety, law enforcement accountability, and the effectiveness of promises made by those in power. Citizens across Balochistan are once again left asking: What more needs to happen before real change begins?
