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Armed men kidnap GB minister, 2 foreigners from Babusar Road: police sourcesBreaking

October 08, 2022

Armed men demanding the release of their accomplices from jail have kidnapped a Gilgit-Baltistan minister and two foreigners from the Babusar Road, police sources said Saturday. The sources said that GB Prisons Minister Abaid ullah Baig was on his way along with the foreigners from Islamabad to Gilgit when abducted by the terrorists. Baig was elected from Hunza 6 on a PTI ticket. Former GB government spokesperson Faizullah told 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.

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