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CJP takes notice of killing of 20 people in Balochistan

By our correspondents
November 20, 2017

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Mian Saqib Nisar on Sunday took suo moto notice on media reports carrying details of the murder of 20 people in Balochistan, whose bullet-riddled bodies were found in areas of Turbat and Buleda in the Kech district of Balochistan.

The victims hailed from different districts of Punjab. They were brought to Balochistan by human traffickers for their further journey to Iran by crossing border illegally. Taking notice of the matter, the Chief Justice of Pakistan sought detailed report from inspector general police Balochistan and director general Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) within three days, especially with regard to the steps being taken to curb such incidents in future.