{
  "id": 6851835,
  "title": "Police rescue 16 abductees across Balochistan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/police-rescue-16-abductees-across-balochistan",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T23:56:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2029259/police-rescue-16-abductees-across-balochistan"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Balochistan Police have rescued 16 abductees, including an 11-year-old girl, during operations across 33 districts, according to a press release. The rescue campaign, launched under the directives of Inspector General of Police Muhammad Tahir, targeted criminals in the province's nine ranges.\n\n785 suspects were arrested, comprising 44 proclaimed offenders and 249 absconders. The police also recovered a substantial cache of weapons, such as 95 pistols, revolvers, six Kalashnikovs, and various shotguns, rifles, and ammunition.\n\nIn addition to the rescue mission, police intensified efforts against drug trafficking. They arrested 62 suspects and seized multiple narcotics, illegal substances, and vehicles. Further actions included impounding vehicles for traffic violations and removing tinted glasses from cars.",
  "summary": "QUETTA: Balochistan Police have arrested 785 suspects, including 44 proclaimed offenders and 249 absconders, and rescued 16 abductees, including an 11-year-old girl, across 33 districts in the province’s nine ranges during operations over the past four weeks. The police also ensured the safe return of the rescued abductees to their families. According to a press release issued by the police…",
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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."
}