QUETTA |Naseer Shahwani| Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Member of the Balochistan Assembly Haji Mir Zabid Ali Reki has expressed serious concern over alleged extortion from vehicles in Basima, Washuk district, demanding an immediate investigation and legal action against those found responsible.
JUI-F lawmaker alleges Rs200 million collected monthly from vehicles in Washuk district; urges CM Bugti and security authorities to investigate, vows to raise issue in Balochistan Assembly
In a statement, Reki alleged that Farooq Marri, Murtaza Sasoli and Matiullah Soor were involved in forcibly collecting money from vehicles at several locations in Basima, including Kanu, Laddi, roadside hotels and other areas.
He claimed that both local vehicles and those arriving from other areas were being targeted, causing difficulties for transporters and ordinary citizens.
Alleged Extortion in Basima Must Be Stopped: MPA Reki
The lawmaker further alleged that approximately Rs200 million was being collected every month through these activities. However, the allegation and the amount claimed could not be independently verified.
Reki urged Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, the Corps Commander Balochistan and the Inspector General of Frontier Corps (FC) South to take immediate notice of the complaints and order a transparent investigation.
He demanded that anyone found responsible be prosecuted in accordance with the law, emphasizing that citizens and transporters must be protected from harassment and unlawful demands for money.
The MPA said maintaining law and order, protecting public property and ensuring the safe movement of vehicles were fundamental responsibilities of the relevant authorities.
He stressed that effective measures were needed to address complaints of illegal collections and restore public confidence in law enforcement institutions.
Reki announced that he would raise the alleged extortion issue during the next session of the Balochistan Assembly and continue advocating for the protection of citizens’ rights.
The allegations against the named individuals remain unverified, and their responses were not available at the time of reporting.
