Local administration, police and security forces carry out inspections at checkpoints and vehicles
Gwadar University Vice Chancellor Dr Abdul Razzaq Sabir and Deputy Vice Chancellor Dr Syed Manzoor Ahmed
QUETA:
A search operation was launched after Gwadar University Vice-Chancellor Dr Abdul Razzaq Sabir and Deputy Vice-Chancellor Dr Syed Manzoor Ahmed went missing while traveling from Gwadar to Quetta on Wednesday night, according to officials and family sources.
The two senior university officials were traveling in a government vehicle when contact was lost near the Mastung area, authorities said.
Family sources and the university administration told the media that the two were on an official visit to Quetta when the phone signal was lost after entering Mastung.
Local sources suggested the possibility that both officials had been kidnapped along with the vehicle, although this was not independently confirmed.
Mastung Deputy Commissioner Bahram Saleem confirmed that authorities were in contact with the families and that efforts were being made to locate the missing officials.
“Our entire administration and security institutions are active in this matter,” he said, adding that efforts were being made to locate and recover them safely.
Following the incident, the local administration, police and security forces launched a search operation in and around Mastung. Checkpoints were also established and searches for the vehicle continued.
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So far, no ransom call or demands from any kidnappers have been reported, officials said.
University sources said both academics were key figures in development programs and efforts to improve academic standards at the institution. His disappearance caused concern among students and staff, who announced plans for a peace march and prayer meeting.
Family members also expressed shock over the incident, describing the two teachers as educators and respected individuals and calling for their safe return.
The provincial government and the Higher Education Commission requested an immediate report on the incident. The Balochistan Education Minister said security agencies were directed to carry out a transparent investigation and ensure that those responsible were brought to justice.
Search operations continued, as authorities said they were closely monitoring the situation.
