Child abduction Wheel jam strike observed in Balochistan

QUETTA: In protest against the failure to recover 10-year-old Musawar Khan, who was abducted from Quetta, a wheel jam strike was observed in Quetta and the rest of the province. As a result, traffic to and from other provinces was suspended. According to details, on November 15, 10-year-old Musawar Khan, the son of a local businessman, was abducted by unknown criminals.

In protest against the failure to recover the child, his family, along with political parties, lawyers, traders, and students, have continued their sit-in at Ithehad Chowk in Quetta for the 10th day. Due to the call for a wheel jam strike by the protest committee, national highways were blocked at various locations, causing traffic disruptions to other provinces. This led to difficulties for travelers. According to railway authorities, the Chaman passenger train was canceled due to the strike.

The hearing of this case in the Balochistan High Court was scheduled for Monday. However, due to the judge’s absence, the hearing was postponed until December 2. Defense lawyer Nazir Agha said that it has been eleven days since Musawar Khan was abducted, and he has yet to be recovered. He urged the police and other authorities to take necessary steps for the child’s safe return. The Balochistan Traders Association expressed its gratitude to the public, the trader community, transporters, and political parties for their support in the wheel jam strike.