Sardar Muhammad Khondai:Â
CHAMAN: The Quetta–Chaman Highway was reopened on Monday after successful negotiations between political leaders, tribal elders, and the administration following protests over the killing of a star footballer and four other people in the Maizai Adda area of Qilla Abdullah district.
The highway had remained blocked as protesters demanded justice for the victims and called for urgent action to address worsening law and order in the region.
The protests erupted after unidentified gunmen shot dead five people, including well-known footballer Syed Matiullah Agha, in Maizai Adda, sparking anger among local residents, political parties, and tribal communities.
A delegation of political and tribal leaders later held detailed discussions with the district administration to defuse tensions and seek assurances regarding the investigation. The delegation included Member of the Provincial Assembly and parliamentary leader of the Awami National Party Zamarak Khan Achakzai, Dr. Hamid Khan Achakzai of the Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party, Pakistan Peoples Party Balochistan General Secretary Rabbani Khan Kakar, tribal elder Malik Shahjaan Kakar, and other political and tribal figures.
During the talks, the leaders condemned what they described as rising targeted killings and increasing incidents of robberies in the area. They urged authorities to strengthen security and ensure the protection of citizens.
Quetta Division Commissioner Shahzaib Khan Kakar assured the delegation that those responsible for the killings would be brought to justice.
Following the negotiations and assurances from the administration, protesters agreed to end the blockade, leading to the reopening of the Quetta–Chaman Highway.
