QUETTA: Leaders of the Balochistan Goods Truck Owners Association, including Central President Haji Noor Muhammad Shahwani, District Chaman President Haji Masoom Khan Achakzai, Central Secretary Jaffar Khan Kakar and several senior transport representatives, have expressed serious concern over the situation at the Chaman border.
In their joint statement, they appealed to the Corps Commander Balochistan, provincial authorities and other high-level officials to intervene immediately.
They said that drivers of heavy trucks, Mazda vehicles and trailers transporting Afghan migrants are being harassed under the guise of “checking,” and staff stationed at the border are allegedly demanding bribes and extortion money.
Because of this mistreatment, a journey that should take one day is now stretching to nearly two weeks, causing transport fares to rise sharply — an added burden on already struggling migrants.
The association urged authorities to take strict notice of the issue, monitor the Chaman border more effectively, and ensure smooth vehicle movement so that affordable transport can be provided to the displaced families.
It is worth mentioning that many such incident have been taking place in the far and remote areas of Balochistan.
The incidents of theft, robbery, extortion and kidnapping for ransom occur rather frequently.
The traders , transporters and the passengers have often complained about such crimes.
They demand that strict measures should be taken against all such figures and people should be provided with the feeling of safety and protection across Balochistan.
