Abducted Kharan Deputy Commissioner Munir Soomro Released After Nearly Two Weeks

October 3, 2026 | Asim Kurd Gelo — WAR MONITOR Correspondent, Balochistan

Kharan Deputy Commissioner Munir Ahmed Soomro has been safely released after nearly two weeks in captivity, according to Balochistan government officials. The provincial Home Department’s media aide, Babar Yousafzai, confirmed his recovery, while the Commissioner of Rakhshan Division also confirmed that Soomro had returned to Kharan.

Soomro was abducted on September 20 while travelling from Quetta towards Kharan. Officials said armed men intercepted him in the Barshonki area after he entered Kharan district and took him and several people travelling with him away.

His driver and security personnel were subsequently released, while efforts involving administrative, political and tribal channels continued for the deputy commissioner’s recovery. Authorities have not publicly disclosed the circumstances under which Soomro was eventually released.

No group has publicly claimed responsibility for the abduction.

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