QUETTA: In a significant crackdown on human trafficking networks, the Pakistan Coast Guards have arrested 123 illegal immigrants over the past two months from the border area of Jiwani in Balochistan. All apprehended individuals have been handed over to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for further legal proceedings.
According to a spokesperson for the Pakistan Coast Guards, the operations targeted individuals attempting to cross the border illegally between Iran and Pakistan. The arrested persons were traveling without any legal documents or proper passage, highlighting the persistent challenge of irregular migration through perilous routes.
Human trafficking remains a dangerous and often deadly trend, which the spokesperson noted has “caused hundreds of young people to lose their precious lives for a better future.” The statement underscores the grave risks undertaken by migrants seeking opportunities through unofficial channels.
The Coast Guards conducted a preliminary investigation before transferring the individuals to FIA authorities, who will now handle deeper inquiries and pursue further legal action. The spokesperson emphasized the force’s ongoing commitment to combating this illicit trade, stating, “The Pakistan Coast Guards reiterates that it will continue such operations in the future as well so that the dear homeland can be saved from the scourge of human trafficking.”
The force has pledged to utilize all available resources to their fullest extent to achieve this goal, signaling a sustained effort to secure the country’s coastal and border regions against trafficking activities and protect vulnerable migrants from exploitation.
Meanwhile the Former Supreme Court Bar Association president and retired Senator Amanullah Kanrani has launched a scathing critique against the Balochistan government and the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI), accusing them of colluding to postpone local elections in Quetta, a move he described as “tantamount to an excuse being worse than the sin.”
In a strongly-worded statement, Kanrani dismissed the justifications for the delay, citing historical precedent. He recalled that general elections were held in severe cold and snowfall on December 7, 1970, and during the peak heat of Ramadan on July 25, 2018. “The matter is not about weather… but about intentions and public support,” he asserted.
