Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Prisons Minister Colonel (retd) Abaidullah Baig has returned home after being abducted by militants on Friday while en route to Skardu from Islamabad.
According to police, the minister was travelling with two foreigners when abducted by terrorists.
Geo News’ sources have said that the kidnappers had demanded the release of their jailed accomplices.
Earlier, former GB government spokesperson Faizullah told Geo News that he has spoken to the minister and talks were underway for the release. He had said he was present at the Jirga where negotiations were held with the kidnappers.
Faizullah said that the militants had kept Baig and his companions in a house for six hours. They were released at 3am after negotiations.
Baig was elected from Hunza 6 on a PTI ticket and he is a member of the GB Legislative Assembly since 2020.
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