Police recover kidnapped baby

Police recovered a 14-monthold baby who had been kidnapped two days ago. Two accused were also arrested. Two days ago, unidentified people had entered the house of Rana Shakeel of Hadali village and robbed the women of the house of money and jewels at gunpoint.

They also took Rana Jameel's 14-month-old baby with them. The accused later demanded a ransom of Rs100 million for releasing the baby. The baby's father lives in South Africa Joharabad police station registered a case under kidnapping for ransom and other charges. This incident created a state of anxiety and sadness among the people of the entire area.

Punjab chief minister had ordered a report from Punjab IG over the matter. Thanks to the professionalism of Khushab police, the child was recovered last night. Two accused of an inter-provincial gang had been arrested in Attock. MPA from Khushab, Begum Sajida Ahir, told The Express Tribune that Khushab Police, especially DPO Muhammad Naveed, deserved commendations.

People from all over the area gathered together and showered flower petals on Khushab DPO Mohammad Naveed and his team when they visited Hadali and handed over the child to the mother. The baby's mother told The Express Tribune that she was grateful to Khushab police who rescued her child. “God is merciful, and police gave their full support.

I demand that the accused be arrested as soon as possible and punished,” she said. Deputy Amir of Jamaat-eIslami, Khushab, Malik Waris Jasra, came to Hadali with a delegation and congratulated the family and police officers on the recovery of the child. A Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Malik Amir Haider Singhane also appreciated the excellent performance of police. The DPO of Khushab told The Express Tribune that five accused had been involved in this incident.

Search for the remaining accused was on.