PESHAWAR: Khazana Police in Peshawar on Friday arrested a man for allegedly kidnapping his seven-year-old neighbour’s child and demanding Rs3 million for the release, officials said. The child was safely recovered during the operation.
Read More: CCTV footage surfaces showing child abduction from Civil Hospital
According to police, the accused, who lived close to a local cloth trader, had abducted the child and moved him to Charsadda. Acting on intelligence, the police conducted a targeted raid on the suspect’s hideout, apprehending him and recovering a motorcycle, mobile phone, and a weapon from his possession.
The arrest comes amid growing concerns over child safety and increasing incidents of ransom demands in the city. Police have registered a case under relevant sections of the law and are investigating whether the suspect acted alone or had accomplices.
Separately, Karachi police reported two major gold thefts in Mohammad Ali Society and Bahadurabad, involving over 115 tola of gold jewellery, valued at more than Rs60 million. The alleged suspects, identified as two housemaids, Nadia and Dilshad, reportedly carried out the thefts within days of being hired. CCTV footage shows them fleeing the scenes, and investigations indicate they are habitual offenders.
In the Mohammad Ali Society case, more than 100 tola of gold was stolen while 15 tola went missing from a house in Bahadurabad. Police have launched a search operation to arrest the suspects and recover the stolen items.
Read More: Two minor sisters missing in Lahore as abduction cases raise alarm
Authorities emphasized the importance of community vigilance and urged residents to verify domestic help and report suspicious activity promptly. Both incidents underscore the need for enhanced security measures and rapid police response to protect citizens and property.