At least five people were kidnapped from various parts of Balochistan on Wednesday. Levies officials said three people were kidnapped by unknown men in Kachhi area when they were going for a picnic towards Bolan River. They were identified as Mohammad Khan, Lal Mohammad and Abdul Qadeer.
The motive behind the kidnapping could not be known immediately.
In another incident, two well-known traders were kidnapped in Pishin district.
The traders, Abdul Zarif and Mohammad Zahir, were on their way to Pishin from Quetta when unknown armed persons intercepted their vehicle and took them away. Cases have been registered against the unknown persons and investigation is underway.