Achakzai said in a video message that the staff of five polling stations have been kidnapped last night. He expressed fear that the staff of more polling stations have also been kidnapped.

He further said that the kidnappers took the ballot papers and other election materials along with the staf. He added the situation has been conveyed to the Chief Election Commissioner and the concerned authorities.

Achakzai demanded that the election staff should be rescued and provided security.