PARACHINAR: The body of Riaz Khan, who was abducted from the Bushera area of Upper Kurram, was recovered from the Karakhela desert, police officials said on Tuesday.
With this recovery, they said, the number of abductees found murdered in the past 24 hours has risen to two, heightening fears and tension in the sectarian-hit region.
According to police sources, Riaz Khan was kidnapped by unidentified assailants a few days ago from his native village of Bushera. His body was later found dumped in the Karakhela desert, indicating he was killed after abduction.
Earlier, the body of tribal elder Haji Kakay, a resident of Malikhel, was recovered near the banks of the Kurram River close to Bushera.
Both incidents have sparked widespread condemnation among local tribal elders. Following the incidents, traffic on the Peshawar–Parachinar highway has been suspended, causing severe inconvenience to commuters and residents.
