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On March 2, 2015, 11 Iranian border guards were abducted by Pakistani militants while on patrol in the Saravan region of Iran's Sistan and Baluchestan province. The abduction was carried out by a group of armed men who crossed the border from Pakistan.
The Iranian government accused Pakistan of being responsible for the abduction and demanded that Pakistan take immediate action to release the hostages. Iran's Foreign Ministry issued a statement saying that the abduction was a "terrorist act" and that Pakistan was "fully responsible" for the safety of the hostages.
Pakistan's government initially denied any involvement in the abduction, but later acknowledged that the incident had occurred and promised to investigate. Pakistan's Interior Minister, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, said that Pakistan was working to resolve the issue through diplomatic channels and that the country was committed to maintaining good relations with Iran.
The abduction was widely condemned by both Iran and Pakistan, as well as by other countries in the region. The United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, called for the immediate release of the hostages and urged both countries to resolve the issue peacefully.
After several months of negotiations, the hostages were released on June 18, 2015. The release was facilitated by Pakistan's government, which reportedly worked with Iranian officials to secure the release of the hostages.
The incident highlighted the long-standing tensions between Iran and Pakistan over issues such as border security, terrorism, and trade. It also underscored the challenges faced by both countries in combating militant groups operating in the region.
Here are some sources that provide more information on the incident:
- "Iran accuses Pakistan of abducting 11 border guards" (BBC News, March 3, 2015)
- "Pakistan denies involvement in abduction of Iranian border guards" (Al Jazeera, March 4, 2015)
- "Pakistan acknowledges abduction of Iranian border guards" (The Guardian, March 6, 2015)
- "Iran and Pakistan agree to release abducted border guards" (The New York Times, June 18, 2015)
- "Pakistan releases abducted Iranian border guards" (Al Jazeera, June 18, 2015)