MASTUNG: Twenty police trainees were reportedly abducted by armed men in Balochistan while traveling home on leave, according to police. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of police personnel traveling on provincial roads.

The trainees had left the Kalat Recruit Training Centre on Friday and were traveling in a private passenger van. They belonged to Rakhshan Division and were using the Sarband route between Kalat and Nushki.

Police said armed men stopped the van during the journey. The attackers reportedly identified the police trainees among the passengers and took them away.

Three other passengers were not harmed and were later released. According to police, the abducted trainees were initially taken to Mastung district before being moved to an unknown location.

Their current whereabouts remain unclear. Authorities are working to trace the missing personnel and secure their safe recovery.

Police Search for Missing Trainees

Police and other relevant authorities have started efforts to locate the abducted trainees. However, officials have not yet confirmed where they are being held or provided information about their condition.

The incident has renewed concerns about the security of police personnel traveling between districts in Balochistan. The reported abduction has also drawn attention to routes connecting Kalat, Nushki, and Mastung.

Investigations into the incident are ongoing. Details about the identities of the armed men and their possible motives have not yet been confirmed.

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Authorities are expected to share further information as more details become available.