{
  "id": 11103526,
  "title": "Balochistan's Bhag shuts down over rising crime",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/balochistans-bhag-shuts-down-over-rising-crime",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T03:56:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2033877/balochistans-bhag-shuts-down-over-rising-crime"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the city of Bhag, located in Kachhi district, residents have initiated a shutdown of markets and businesses in response to a surge in crime. The All Parties Action Committee, comprising political, social and tribal leaders along with traders and people from all walks of life, called for this action. The protest was organized in protest of a deteriorating security situation, characterized by rising instances of theft, highway robberies, street crimes, and looting. Almost all stores, bazaars, and markets remained shuttered throughout the day, and road traffic was minimal due to residents' reluctance to undertake unnecessary travel. The committee leaders, including Mama Abdul Sattar Bangulzai and Rais Allah Ditta, addressed the gathered protesters and highlighted the alarming security situation, stating that citizens no longer felt safe in their homes, markets, or on the roads. They accused armed individuals of committing robberies openly during the day, quickly fleeing after stealing cash, mobile phones, motorcycles, and other valuables from unsuspecting citizens. The leaders also expressed concern over the impact on government officials, warning that schoolteachers, doctors, and other personnel traveling for official duties were also facing security risks due to alleged robberies on the roads. The All Parties Action Committee has given the administration four days to recover stolen items, take action against criminal elements, and improve the law and order situation. They have warned that if effective measures are not implemented within the given timeframe, the committee will announce its subsequent course of action.",
  "summary": "• Markets, bazaars remain closed as traders and residents join protest • Organisers give administration four days to improve security situation DERA MURAD JAMALI: Residents of Bhag city in Kachhi district observed a shutter-down strike on Wednesday following a call by the All Parties Action Committee to protest a deteriorating law and order situation marked by increasing incidents of theft,…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}