By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi
PESHAWAR: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) launched an investigation after reports emerged that several members of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa karate team went missing during a sports tour to Russia.
Officials said the inquiry began after authorities received a complaint regarding the disappearance of players during the Nation Cup Karate tournament held in Moscow. According to FIA officials, the agency initiated the probe after receiving a formal complaint about missing players and team members during the international karate event.
Authorities said the reports indicated that some members of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa karate team disappeared during the tour while participating in the Nation Cup Karate tournament in Moscow.
Preliminary information suggested that attempts may have been made to include unrelated individuals in the team’s travel arrangements. According to FIA investigators, there are concerns that certain individuals may have tried to use the sports tour as a cover to facilitate illegal travel to Europe.
Officials involved in the inquiry said coaches and team members from Landi Kotal in Khyber district are also being investigated in connection with the case.
An FIA spokesperson said investigators would examine all members of the team who participated in the Moscow event. Players and accompanying officials will be questioned to determine the circumstances surrounding the reported disappearances.
Authorities said the investigation is ongoing and further details are expected to emerge as the inquiry progresses.
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