In a deeply concerning incident, six young footballers from Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan have gone missing after being abducted over the weekend in the Dera Bugti district. Provincial authorities have taken swift action, deploying paramilitary forces in an effort to rescue the missing players.
The shocking incident
Government officials have confirmed the distressing news, revealing that a group of unidentified individuals kidnapped the six players, all of whom are aged between 17 to 23 years old. The abduction occurred on a fateful Saturday while the footballers were en route to Sibi town to participate in a local football tournament organized by the provincial government.
This incident has sent shockwaves through the community and has raised concerns about the safety and security of individuals, particularly young athletes, in the region.
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As efforts are intensified to locate and rescue the missing footballers, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by vulnerable populations in certain areas of Pakistan.
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