Chinese family abducted from Quetta

QUETTA: A Chinese family including a husband and his wife was abducted from Quetta’s Jinnah Town area on Wednesday.

DIG Quetta said those abducted include a couple. However he does not verify their nationality.

A private TV channel reported the couple was Chinese citizens.

The foreign nationals went to have lunch at a local restaurant when the incident took place.

Police said unknown abductors put the foreigners into a vehicle at gunpoint and drove away.

A local man, likely the guard of the foreigners, sustained injuries when he resisted the kidnapping.

Officials have not yet confirmed the identity and nationality of the abductees.

Police have launched investigation into the incident.

Balochistan government spokesman told Reuters, "A Chinese couple has been kidnapped and their personal guard was injured during the incident."

Many Chinese nationals are working in the country at China-Pakistan Economic Corridor projects.

China´s ambassador to Pakistan and other officials have urged Islamabad to improve security, especially in Balochistan.