The body of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Yousaf Reki, who had been abducted from Mastung district several days ago, was recovered on Thursday.
According to the 24NewsHD TV channel, the kidnapped Balochistan police officer was taken by unidentified assailants who later killed him.
DSP Yousaf Reki had gone missing while travelling from Noshki to Quetta earlier this week.
His body was found in the Gargeena area of Kirdagap in Mastung and has been shifted to a hospital for legal formalities.
Police officials said the officer had disappeared on the night between Saturday and Sunday while on his way to Quetta when unknown individuals intercepted and abducted him.
Reporter: Essa Tareen