Kidnapping for ransom : CTD arrests suspect in Kohat

KOHAT: The counter-terrorism department (CTD) has arrested a suspect who was allegedly involved in a kidnapping for ransom in Kohat. According to a handout issued by the department on Tuesday, the suspect was identified as Khushi Mohammad, who hailed from a village in Gujranwala. “He had abducted Fazal Mohammad, son of Khan Mohammad, on January 19,” read the handout. “After kidnapping Fazal, Khushi demanded Rs10 million as ransom for his release.” As per the document, CTD officials conducted a search operation in the area and managed to arrest the accused. Khushi has been shifted to an undisclosed location for interrogation. Further probe is underway

Published in The Express Tribune, March 2^nd, 2016.