Infant taken from Quetta reunited with family in Peshawar

Two-month-old Zoya was reunited with her family in Peshawar on Friday after she was reported to have been abducted in Quetta.

The recovery of the infant highlights the alarming social issue of child kidnapping that continues to afflict communities. The incident underscores the urgent need for heightened vigilance and law enforcement efforts to combat this grave concern.

Child abduction cases have been a distressing and recurrent issue, causing immense anguish to families and communities alike.

The swift and dedicated response of law enforcement authorities, led by SSP Operations Peshawar, Kashif Aftab Abbasi, in apprehending the two Afghan female kidnappers and initiating legal proceedings by registering an FIR against them, serves as a ray of hope in the fight against this menace.

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The fact that Zoya's family had previously reported her abduction at the Quetta Women's Police Station highlights the importance of prompt reporting and collaboration between law enforcement agencies across regions.

Additionally, the extensive search operation conducted at the Pakistan-Afghanistan Torkham Border by Peshawar law enforcement teams demonstrates the gravity of the issue and their commitment to bringing these criminals to justice.

Child kidnapping is a social issue that demands continuous attention, public awareness, and collective efforts to safeguard our most vulnerable members.

Earlier this month, a newborn baby was abducted from a hospital only six hours after being born and was recovered by police from Faisalabad.

The DPO had formed 16 different police teams that had recovered the abducted child within 76 hours. The abductor and her accomplice had reportedly taken the child to different areas of Lahore, Chiniot and Faisalabad, where they were both finally arrested.

The successful recovery of the children in the two cases serves as a reminder that, with determination and cooperation, there is hope for a safer future for our children. It underscores the importance of robust law enforcement and community engagement to combat this distressing problem and ensure the well-being of children.