Abducted Islamia College University VC recovered

Khan was recovered safely during the operation and had been handed over to his family.


Our Correspondent August 28, 2014

PESHAWAR: Vice chancellor of Islamia College University Peshawar Professor Ajmal Khan, who had been kidnapped in September 2010, has been recovered by security forces from North Waziristan, an official of security forces told The Express Tribune late on Thursday.

According to the security official, Khan was recovered safely during the operation and has been returned to his family. He is safe and in good shape, said a security official.

“He was recovered from North Waziristan where an operation is going on and he has now joined his family,” he said.

Khan was kidnapped on September 8, 2010 from Peshawar while on his way from Professor Colony to his office. He is also cousin of ANP leader Asfandyar Wali Khan.

Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) had claimed responsibility and demanded Rs500 million as ransom in addition to release of dozens of their comrades held in various jails of Khyber-Pakhtunkhawa (K-P).

Several delegations were sent to negotiate for Khan's release, but they yielded little results.

The militants released several videos of Khan in which he was seen urging the government to work for his safe release.

COMMENTS (9)

SAEED ULLAH | 9 years ago | Reply

Ajmal Khan is a great man, friend, educationist, administrator and humble man. I know him since 1992 and i found him reliable, faithful and sincere man. It 's a great news for me and my family that he has been released from the abduction of some miscreants.I had been praying for him in my every prayer and Shukar Alhamdu Lillah that he is back with his family safe and sound. I welcome him back with great sincerity. God bless you dear Ajmal Khan. Thanks

Faheem | 9 years ago | Reply

Operation delivered when negotiations failed.

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