KHUZDAR: The remains of two persons, who had been missing for eight years, were found in the Zehri tehsil of Khuzdar district, on Monday, officials said.

Levies officials said the remains of both persons found by the roadside in the Gazan Kocho area were shifted to district hospital.

“The remains of both persons had decomposed to bare bones,” hospital officials said.

They were identified as Abid Umrani and Masti Khan Lotani, both residents of Noorgama area of Zehri tehsil, through brief notes recovered from the bodies, the officials said, adding that they had been missing for last eight years.

The authorities later handed over the remains to the families.

Published in Dawn, December 3rd, 2024

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