Police safely rescue kidnapping victims

Three people freed from captors in katcha after fierce gun battle

KARACHI:

In a display of swift and coordinated action, a highly-trained team from the Anti-Violent Crime Cell (AVCC) in Karachi joined forces with the Ghotki district police to successfully rescue three hostages from the clutches of kidnappers, bringing an end to their harrowing ordeal.

The hostages, namely Muhammad Nazar Abro, Subhan Malik, and Javed Umar Siddiqui, had been abducted by unknown assailants from separate locations and ferried away to the treacherous riverine expanse known as the katcha. Here, amidst the dense labyrinth of forested terrain, the kidnappers held Abro, Malik, and Siddiqui captive, demanding exorbitant ransoms for their release.

Led by Inspector Farhan Soomro and bolstered by the SHO Ghotki Police Station Belo Mirpur Sindh, the law enforcement team descended upon the Dring Chachar Dum Duma area of Ghotki, armed with modern technology and an unwavering resolve. In a tense confrontation, the police engaged the kidnappers in a fierce exchange of gunfire, forcing the perpetrators to retreat in the face of overwhelming opposition.

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Amidst the chaos of battle, the police executed a daring rescue operation, liberating the hostages from their captors' clutches unscathed. With the hostages safely secured, the AVCC spokesperson, alongside SSP AVCC Zafar Changa, confirmed their successful recovery and subsequent handover to their families following due legal process.

However, the pursuit of justice did not end there. In the aftermath of the rescue, law enforcement agencies initiated a series of targeted raids, scouring the region in a relentless pursuit of the kidnappers, determined to bring them to swift justice and ensure the safety and security of all citizens.

Published in The Express Tribune, February 20^th 2024.