Kidnapping of Czech tourists in Balochistan

Kidnapping of Czech tourists in Balochistan occurred on 14 March 2013 when two Czech female tourists, Antonie Chrástecká (25) and Hana Humpálová (24), were abducted near Nok Kundi while traveling by bus through southern Pakistan's Balochistan region en route to India.^[1]

Kidnappers demanded (through video) the release of Aafia Siddiqui, a national of Pakistan imprisoned in the United States. A second video, released on October 30, shows Antonie Chrástecká and Hana Humpálová reading statements about their burial wishes.^[2]

In March 2015, both tourists were rescued and safely returned to the Czech Republic following negotiations by the Turkish IHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation.^[3][4]

See also

• Foreign hostages in Pakistan
• Overland route Europe - India (Hippie trail)

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