In the latest incident of violence in the province, the Balochistan Buleda picnic killings came to light on Sunday as bodies of four missing men were recovered in Kech district, a week after they disappeared during a picnic trip, officials said.
Kech, Balochistan: The bodies of four men who had gone missing a week ago during a picnic trip in Buleda were recovered on Sunday, officials said, marking another disturbing incident of violence in the province.
Police said the victims left for a picnic in a hilly area of Buleda, district Kech, last week and lost contact with their families shortly after. Their bodies were later discovered when a shepherd spotted them and alerted locals, who identified the men.
According to police, one body bore rope-marks around the neck and the victims’ motorcycles were found burnt near the site. The bodies were shifted to a hospital for medico-legal procedures.
The deceased were identified as Zakir, Abdul Razzaq, Sadiq, and Pir Jan. Three belonged to Zardan Koha, Buleda, while one was from Jardine Bazaar. Families of the victims travelled to the location to collect the remains.
Separate incident in Balochistan:Two women killed in Turbat crash
In another incident in Turbat, a speeding vehicle skidded off the Hironik–M8 route and plunged into a ravine, killing two women and injuring three others. Police attributed the accident to overspeeding. The driver survived the crash.
Targeted attack in Tump, Kech
Meanwhile, unidentified gunmen intercepted a motorcycle in Tump, Kech, and opened fire. Abdul Rehman, who was riding with his father, died on the spot. The attackers fled the scene.
Pattern of violence at picnic spots in Balochistan
The Buleda killings add to growing concerns over incidents targeting civilians at leisure sites in Balochistan:
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August 2025: Assistant Commissioner Ziarat Muhammad Afzal and his son were kidnapped while visiting a picnic spot. His son was later recovered.
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June 21, 2024: The banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) kidnapped at least 10 people from Shaban picnic point, Quetta outskirts. Only three were recovered, while seven were executed.
Authorities say investigations are underway to determine the motives behind the latest Buleda killings.
