Terrorists have kidnapped 16 civil workers for ransom from a project site in Qabul Khel, Lakki Marwat, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
According to sources, militants intercepted a vehicle carrying the workers and kidnapped them at gunpoint and subsequently set the vehicle of a local contractor on fire.
However, security forces have recovered 8 abducted workers safely and the rescue operation for the recovery of the remaining is underway. The security forces have pledged that militants targeting the civilians will be eliminated and all workers will be recovered.
The security forces have told the masses that Fitna al Khawarij continue their anti-state, anti-Islamic and anti-public activities as Islam does not allow such activities.
Reporter: Ahmed Mansoor