Eighteen construction workers were abducted after armed men attacked a road construction camp in Duki district of Balochistan on Saturday, September 26, 2026. One security guard was killed and another suffered injuries during the attack.
The incident took place in the Nana Sahib Ziarat area of Duki, where a private company was working on a road construction project. Security forces launched a search operation after the attackers left the site with the workers.
Details of the Duki Construction Camp Attack
According to Duki Superintendent of Police Mansoor Buzdar, around 40 to 50 armed men attacked the construction camp early Saturday morning. The workers were resting at the site when the attackers arrived.
The attackers exchanged fire with security guards protecting the camp. One private security guard died in the attack, while another sustained injuries. The attackers also set four vehicles on fire before taking the workers away.
Police said the abducted workers came from Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to the Duki SP’s account, the attackers checked the workers’ national identity cards before taking them from the camp.
18 Workers Abducted in Duki: Security Forces Launch Search
Security forces and local authorities have started a search operation in the surrounding areas. Their immediate focus is locating the 18 workers and determining where the attackers took them.
Authorities have not yet confirmed the identities of all the abducted workers. They have also not reported any ransom demand or confirmed contact with the group holding them. The situation remains developing.
The attack adds to security concerns surrounding construction workers in Balochistan. Construction sites and workers have faced attacks in several parts of the province this year.
For now, officials are continuing efforts to trace the missing workers and investigate the attack. Further details are expected as the security operation progresses.
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