Armed militants belonging to the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) abducted a woman at gunpoint on Wednesday evening in the Balicha area of District Kech, highlighting ongoing security challenges and the targeting of civilians in Balochistan.
According to official sources, the incident occurred between 4:30 pm and 4:45 pm when a Corolla car stopped outside a residence in Balicha. Armed BLA militants forcibly abducted a woman, identified as Nargis, and fled the scene. The abduction underscores a recurring pattern of civilian targeting by militant groups operating in the region.
Sources said the victim’s husband and nephew immediately chased the vehicle and managed to intercept it near Nasirabad. During the confrontation, an armed BLA militant emerged from the car wielding a Kalashnikov. Shortly afterward, more militants arrived on motorcycles, reinforcing the abductors and demonstrating coordinated and organised militant tactics carried out in broad daylight.
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During the encounter, the family members were physically assaulted, and their mobile phones were seized. Security officials noted that such acts of intimidation are designed to silence witnesses, spread fear, and maintain control over local communities through terror.
The incident further highlights the vulnerability of women to militant violence in conflict-affected areas. Analysts say the abduction reflects a disturbing trend in which civilians, particularly women, are exploited or coerced to advance militant agendas, posing serious threats to social stability in Balochistan.
The case has also drawn attention to what officials describe as selective narratives promoted by BLA-linked proxies, including the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC). Authorities argue that while certain groups amplify specific claims, they remain silent on abductions, coercion, and violence carried out by militant organisations, which are direct contributors to insecurity in the province.
Following the incident, police and security agencies launched a coordinated operation for the safe recovery of Nargis. Officials confirmed that all available leads are being pursued to apprehend those responsible and ensure the victim’s safe return.
Security officials reiterated that abductions, armed intimidation, and attacks on families are criminal acts with no political or ideological justification. They stressed that targeting civilians—especially women—undermines public safety and peace, and such acts will be dealt with strictly under the law.
