Shahrah-e-Noor Jahan Police arrested four alleged kidnappers, including one injured, after an exchange of fire late Wednesday night, recovering weapons, a vehicle, mobile phones, cash. The abducted victim was rescued.
According to a police spokesperson, the suspects were involved in short-term kidnappings for ransom. The operation unfolded near the KDA Chowrangi bridge. Police said the shootout began after officers attempted to intercept the suspects, who responded by opening fire.
The injured suspect, identified as 25-year-old Muhammad Ashar, son of Muhammad Ashfaq, was shifted to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital for treatment. The other arrested suspects were identified as Kamran, Irfan, and Danial.
Two of the suspects were arrested following the exchange of fire, while the remaining two were caught shortly afterward by additional police personnel who had surrounded the area.
The police had received intelligence that a man named Muhammad Shakeel had been kidnapped and the suspects were demanding ransom. The kidnappers had instructed Shakeel's brother to bring the ransom to Sakhi Hassan Chowrangi. Acting on this tip, police, dressed in plain clothes, laid a trap at the location.
As the suspects arrived, police attempted to arrest them, but the kidnappers opened fire and tried to flee. A chase ensued, culminating in their capture near KDA Chowrangi bridge. Shakeel was recovered unharmed during the operation.
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