MPA’s Brother and Three Guards Allegedly Kidnapped in Swabi Incident

SWABI: A brother of Abdul Karim Tordher, a member of the provincial assembly and former adviser to the chief minister on industry, was allegedly kidnapped along with three guards early Wednesday morning from his residence in Tordher village, located in Chota Lahor tehsil.

The police have not provided any comments regarding the incident. Family members of the lawmaker reported that the kidnappers arrived in separate vehicles, suggesting a planned operation. They have linked the abduction to the ongoing Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) march towards Islamabad, alleging that it is an act orchestrated by the federal government to intimidate PTI leadership.

This incident comes just two days before the PTI caravan is set to reach Khairabad Bridge, a significant point separating Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab, where preparations for the protest march are reportedly in full swing across the district. PTI leaders assert that the primary aim of the abduction is to disrupt the march and instill fear among party ranks.

The family claims the kidnapping occurred between 2 AM and 3 AM, and they are demanding immediate action from authorities. As the situation unfolds, it raises concerns about the safety of political figures and the implications for the upcoming protest, which is expected to draw significant public attention.