Pakistan: Armed men kidnap GB minister, 2 foreigners

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By  India Blooms News Service   Oct 07, 2022

Skardu: Unknown armed men, who demanded the release of their accomplices from jail, kidnapped a Gilgit-Baltistan minister and two foreigners from the Babusar Road of Pakistan, media reports said on Saturday.

Police sources told Geo News that GB Prisons Minister Abaid ullah Baig was on his way along with the foreigners from Islamabad to Gilgit when abducted by the terrorists.

Minister Baig was elected from Hunza 6 on a PTI ticket.

Former GB government spokesperson Faizullah told the TV channel that he spoke to Abaid ullah Baig and talks were underway for his release.

Faizullah said he was present at the Jirga where negotiations are held with kidnappers.

Religious figures and elders are also here in Thak Jal, he added.