Gwadar University Vice Chancellor and Pro-VC Abducted Near Mastung
Four individuals, including the top leadership of Gwadar University, have been abducted while traveling from the coastal city of Gwadar to Quetta. The missing party includes Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Abdul Razzaq Sabir and Pro-Vice Chancellor Dr. Syed Manzoor Ahmed, who disappeared alongside their private secretary and driver.
Details of the Disappearance
The officials were traveling in an official government vehicle when they went missing on the road to Quetta. According to reports, contact with the group was severed after they reached the surroundings of Mastung. Security officials specified that the abduction occurred near Kund Imrani Khud Kucha, where armed men had established a picket to check passing vehicles.
The Balochistan Home Ministry spokesman, Babar Yousafzai, confirmed that four people were taken by gunmen. In addition to the Vice Chancellor and Pro-Vice Chancellor, the victims have been identified as the driver and private secretary, Dr. Irshad.
Official Response and Search Efforts
Deputy Commissioner Mastung, Bahram Saleem, confirmed the incident and stated that authorities are maintaining constant contact with the families of the missing officials. He noted that every effort is being made to trace the group after contact was lost in the Mastung area.
Security forces have since cordoned off the area where the abduction took place to facilitate search operations and secure the perimeter.
Impact on Academic Leadership
The abduction of Prof. Dr. Abdul Razzaq Sabir is a significant blow to the region’s academic community. Dr. Sabir is widely regarded as a respected administrator and academic in Balochistan, credited with expanding access to higher education in the Makran region. His professional work has specifically focused on promoting research into Balochi literature and language.
- Who: VC Prof. Dr. Abdul Razzaq Sabir, Pro-VC Dr. Syed Manzoor Ahmed, Private Secretary Dr. Irshad, and their driver.
- Where: Abducted near Kund Imrani Khud Kucha in the Mastung area.
- How: Intercepted by armed men at a picket while traveling in an official vehicle.
- Status: Security forces have cordoned off the area; search operations are ongoing.
Current Status
University sources have emphasized the urgency of locating the high-ranking officials. While the area remains under security cordons, there has been no official word on the identity of the abductors or their demands. Authorities continue to coordinate with family members as the search for the four missing men persists.