Khawarij reportedly intercepted a bus carrying employees of Chashma Sugar Mills near Ramak on the National Highway in Dera Ismail Khan and abducted several workers, allegedly over an extortion-related dispute.
According to preliminary information, the bus was stopped by the Khawarij, who reportedly targeted the employees in connection with demands for extortion. The incident has raised serious concerns about the safety of civilian workers and the security of major transport routes in the region.
Following the incident, local police cordoned off the area and initiated efforts to locate and recover the abducted employees. Army personnel have also reportedly been dispatched from Dera Ismail Khan to assist the police in the response and support efforts to secure the affected area.
The immediate priority is the safe recovery of the abducted workers and the identification of those responsible. Security personnel are working to establish the circumstances of the incident and determine the whereabouts of the missing employees.
The reported extortion motive highlights the threat posed by armed groups seeking to intimidate businesses, disrupt commercial activities, and endanger ordinary citizens. Targeting employees travelling to or from their workplaces creates fear among families and local communities while undermining the security needed for economic activity.
The number of employees abducted and the full details of the incident have not yet been independently confirmed. Further information is expected as the response and investigation continue.
Security personnel are pursuing efforts to recover the abducted employees safely and bring those responsible to justice.
