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Karachi football team held up at gunpoint in Balochistan
A football team from Karachi fell victim to an armed robbery while traveling through Balochistan, with players losing cash and mobile phones during the incident.
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Players from a Karachi-based football team were robbed at gunpoint while passing through Balochistan, according to reports on Tuesday. The assailants targeted the traveling squad, making off with cash and personal electronic devices from team members.
The incident underscores ongoing security concerns in certain areas of Balochistan, where armed robberies targeting travelers remain a periodic occurrence. Teams and individuals transiting through the province have faced increased risks, particularly on certain routes.
Details regarding the exact location of the robbery, the number of assailants involved, and the estimated value of items stolen were not immediately available. Authorities in Balochistan have not yet issued an official statement regarding the incident.
The robbery is the latest in a series of security incidents affecting travelers and sports teams moving through the province. Such incidents have raised concerns among sporting organizations about the safety of their personnel during inter-city travel.