The family of a 12-year-old Quetta abducted girl has issued a 24-hour deadline for her recovery. They warned that if authorities fail, they will block the Quetta-Karachi highway. The family accused armed men, backed by influential tribal figures, of kidnapping the girl from their home in Baghbana Hassan Zai.
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Ayesha Bibi, the abducted girl, lost both parents and lived with relatives. Her family described themselves as poor and powerless. They said they lacked resources to fight against the influence of local power holders and demanded immediate government action.
Family elder Maulvi Rehmatullah Zehri said officials were not supporting them. He claimed the family identified the suspects and their locations. However, instead of acting on this information, the Assistant Commissioner of Khuzdar allegedly threatened them and asked them to stay quiet.
The relatives further accused powerful elements of protecting the kidnappers. They said justice was being denied and officials were obstructing their pleas. They stressed that ignoring the case encouraged lawlessness and exposed the misuse of power by influential people in the region.
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“Our women and children live in fear every night,” the family said in a joint statement. They urged the authorities to recover the Quetta abducted girl without delay. They warned that their protest would continue until justice was delivered and the girl safely returned.