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MUSTUNG: Tribal elder and Ali Zai tribal chief Sardar Shah Zaman Khan Alizai and his son were reportedly taken away by armed men after their vehicle was intercepted on the Quetta-Karachi National Highway near Sorgaz in Balochistan’s Mastung district on Wednesday.
According to sources familiar with the incident, the armed men allegedly set up a roadblock at around 4pm as Sardar Shah Zaman Alizai was travelling from Mastung towards Quetta.
The attackers reportedly stopped the Vigo vehicle carrying the tribal chief and his son and took both men with them. Their vehicle was also allegedly taken from the scene.
Family sources said both Shah Zaman Alizai and his son have remained unreachable since the incident. Their mobile phones have reportedly been switched off, raising serious concerns among relatives and members of the local community.
The incident has caused concern in the area, particularly because the Quetta-Karachi highway is one of Balochistan’s key transportation routes and is frequently used by commuters, traders and residents travelling between major cities.
Authorities have not yet publicly confirmed the circumstances surrounding the reported disappearance or disclosed whether any arrests have been made.
No group has so far claimed responsibility for the alleged abduction.
Police and other security agencies are expected to investigate the incident and determine the whereabouts of the two men. Further information is awaited from the authorities and the family.
The reported incident has once again highlighted concerns over security along major highways in Balochistan, where roadside attacks, disappearances and other security incidents have contributed to growing anxiety among residents and travellers.
