The Afghan embassy in Islamabad has confirmed that the bodies of five Afghan nationals, who were found hanging from an electric pole in Chagai, Pakistan, have been returned to their families. The gruesome discovery was made on Friday near a college in Dalbandin city, close to the borders with Afghanistan and Iran in Balochistan.
The Afghan embassy stated that the bodies were handed over to the families at the Spin Boldak-Chaman border crossing on Wednesday. The consulate in Balochistan made “serious efforts” to return the bodies to the waiting relatives in Afghanistan.
The five Afghan nationals were brutally killed by unknown individuals, according to the statement. The motive behind the killings is still unclear, but it has raised concerns about the safety and security of Afghan nationals living in Pakistan.
Since the Taliban took power in Afghanistan in 2021, over 600,000 Afghans have traveled to Pakistan. However, Islamabad has recently waged a campaign to evict large numbers of undocumented Afghans, citing security concerns. This has led to a deterioration in relations between the two countries.
The incident has sparked outrage and concern among the Afghan community, with many calling for justice and protection for Afghan nationals living in Pakistan.
The Afghan embassy has urged the Pakistani authorities to investigate the incident and bring the perpetrators to justice. The embassy has also called for measures to be taken to ensure the safety and security of Afghan nationals living in Pakistan.
The incident highlights the challenges and risks faced by Afghan nationals living in Pakistan, and the need for greater cooperation and protection between the two countries.
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