Chinese nationals kidnapped, killed in Balochistan

Two Chinese nationals who were kidnapped earlier from Balochistan, have reportedly been killed according to a latest report which is making rounds. On Friday, the Chinese government responded to these reports by saying that it is ‘gravely concerned’ at this news and would like a thorough investigation into this case.

The news of the killing made headlines after Daesh claimed responsibility for the kidnaping and killing of the two captives. Immediately after this, the Chinese Foreign Ministry made the statement and urged the Pakistani government to take necessary action.

So far the reports have not been confirmed by Pakistani officials in the provincial or the federal government.

The incident took place on May 24, when armed men pretending to be policemen entered a house in Quetta’s Jinnah town and kidnapped two Chinese nationals-a man and a woman. These nationals were Chinese language teachers at a local school and were living in Quetta.

After the incident was reported, a case was registered and a three-member investigation team was formed headed by Balochistan Counter-Terrorism Department DIG and included SSP Investigation and SP Saddar.

“We have been trying to rescue the two kidnapped hostages over the past days. The Chinese side is working to learn about and verify relevant information through various channels, including working with Pakistani authorities,” said Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying in a short statement on June 9.

“The Chinese side is firmly opposed to the acts of kidnapping civilians in any form, as well as terrorism and extreme violence in any form,” it said further.

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