Bid to kidnap journalist's daughter foiled
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 7 January 2018
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A 12-year-old girl was nearly kidnapped in Larkana, prompting local residents to intervene. The suspect was handed over to the police, who are investigating the incident.Summary
LARKANA – An attempt to kidnap a journalist’s daughter was foiled by the residents of Lahori Mohalla.
The 12-year-old daughter of Mashooque Odhano, bureau chief of Sindhi daily Kawish in Larkana, was heading home when a man identified as Altaf Siyal tried to abduct her.
The girl started to cry that prompted the people in the neighborhood to apprehend the culprit. They handed him over him to the Civil Lines Police Station.
Police have registered the case and started investigations. The criminal’s previous record is also being verified.
Talking to PPI, Odhano said his daughter is a student of class VI. “My daughter told me the same person tried to snatch her schoolbag a day before the current incident, but she ran away.” - PPI
Key Points
- Attempted kidnapping of journalist's daughter thwarted.
- Suspect identified as Altaf Siyal.
- Local residents intervened and apprehended the man.
- Police have registered a case and are investigating.
- The girl had a previous encounter with the suspect.
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