Torture video of kidnapped driver goes viral

Perpetrators demand Rs10m for victim’s release

BHAKKAR:

Khurram Shehzad, a truck driver hailing from Fazil village in Tehsil Kalarkot, was abducted by criminals in Kashmore, Sindh, five days ago.

The ruthless perpetrators subjected Khurram to brutal torture and demanded a staggering ransom of Rs10 million for his release.

Khurram's parents are deceased, and he serves as the sole caregiver for his elderly grandmother.

Khurram, employed as a truck driver on the Karachi-Punjab route, was en route from Karachi to Punjab when he fell victim to the criminals' clutches on the Kashmore road.

In a daring night-time assault, the culprits intercepted the trucks, kidnapping Khurram along with two other drivers, Danish and Arshad. While the police successfully rescued Danish and Arshad in a subsequent operation, Khurram remains in the clutches of the abductors, despite law enforcement efforts.

The criminals transported Khurram to the remote Katcha area, where he endured vicious torture at their hands.

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Shockingly, the perpetrators recorded the heinous act, amplifying the distress by circulating the video widely.

Adding to the agony, the criminals set a three-day ultimatum for the payment of a Rs10 million ransom, with today marking the final day.

With no surviving parents, Khurram Shehzad's fragile grandmother, visibly distraught and tearful, implores the authorities for urgent intervention to secure the release of her innocent grandson. As the deadline looms, the elderly woman fervently appeals to prevent any further harm befalling the vulnerable young man.

Immediate action is sought to ensure Khurram's safety and avert a potential tragedy.

Published in The Express Tribune, January 13^th, 2024.