Youth’s kidnapping caught on camera
A 22-year-old youth was reportedly abducted within the precincts of the City police station on Tuesday.
The episode gained widespread attention after footage of the kidnapping surfaced on social media platforms. The purported kidnappers have since demanded a ransom of Rs30 million from the victim's family.
Khanewal District Police Officer (DPO) Rana Umar Farooq has ordered registration of a kidnapping case.
Police said Mateen was forcibly taken by five unidentified individuals from outside his residence on Mehrabad Road in Mian Channu.
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The circulating footage captures the moment of abduction, depicting the youth being forcefully taken away. Subsequently, the victim's father lodged a formal complaint, prompting the city police to initiate legal proceedings.
Under the supervision of DPO Rana Umar Farooq, specialized teams, comprising SP Circle Mian Channu Muhammad Saleem, DSP Organised Crime Nasrullah Khan, SHO Mian Channu, and IT specialists, have been mobilized for the apprehension of the perpetrators.
Leveraging modern technology, law enforcement authorities are striving to trace the victim of the kidnapping.
DPO Umar Farooq affirmed that those responsible for the act of kidnapping for ransom will be brought to justice without delay.
He assured the public that every effort is being made to ensure the swift apprehension of the culprits, emphasising that no leniency will be shown towards individuals who threaten the safety and security of citizens.
SHO of City Police Station Mian Channu, Mehdi Riaz Sial, reiterated the commitment to recover the victim and swiftly apprehend the suspects.
The police official affirmed that all available resources will be utilised to ensure the safe return of the abducted youth and to hold the perpetrators accountable for their act.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 28th, 2024.