Ziarat Assistant Commissioner, son killed after month-long captivity

QUETTA: Assistant Commissioner Ziarat Muhammad Afzal, along with his son, who were kidnapped a month ago, were killed by their abductors on Sunday.

The remains of both dead bodies were recovered from the mountainous area after the militants shot them.

Chief Minister Balochistan, Sarfaraz Bugti, has condemned the heinous act, saying that the AC laid down his life fulfilling his duties.

“Those who kill innocent people and disrupt peace will not escape their fate,” he said in a statement.

CM Bugti went on to praise Afzal as a loyal, industrious, and skilled officer, emphasizing that his sacrifice for the nation will be remembered. He also sent his profound sympathies and compassion to the deceased’s family.

The incident was described as “cowardly and brutal” by the chief minister, who underscored that such actions can never be condemned enough.

Balochistan Governor Jaffar Mandokhail expressed heartfelt sadness for the officer and his son’s deaths, adding their sacrifice will not be in vain.

He urged law enforcement officials to capture those responsible and bring them to justice. “We share the grief and pain of the bereaved family,” the governor stated in the statement.