Assistant Commissioner Abducted by Militants in Balochistan’s Kech District

On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, Assistant Commissioner Muhammad Hanif Noorzai was abducted by unidentified militants in Balochistan’s Kech district while traveling from Quetta to Tump, near the Iranian border. Noorzai, a native of Quetta, has previously served in various administrative roles across the province. Details surrounding the abduction remain limited, and authorities have not yet released information regarding the perpetrators or any demands made. This incident underscores the ongoing security challenges in the region.