Abducted youth rescued after gunfight

IBO targets kidnappers' hideout as main accused manages to escape during shootout

RAHIM YAR KHAN:

Police successfully recovered 16-year-old, who was abducted four days ago, after an intense gun battle with the kidnappers in Katcha Rojhan.

The operation was intelligence-based and targeted, leading to the destruction of the hideouts of the accused.

Nasir had been taken by armed suspects from the Bhong police station area, with a case registered soon after. District Police Officer Rizwan Umar Gondal had ordered Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Bhong Shahzeb Chachar to ensure the safe recovery of the hostage and the arrest of the culprits.

Several SHOs and a heavy contingent of district police and Elite Force were involved in the search operation, which finally resulted in Nasir’s recovery.

The police team entered the hideouts of the kidnappers, and an exchange of fire occurred during which Nasir was recovered safely. The accused managed to escape, but DPO Rizwan Umar Gondal commended the police team and directed them to ensure the arrest of the kidnappers.

Published in The Express Tribune, April 9^th, 2023.