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Four suspects held for ‘kidnapping’ woman in Taxila

TAXILA: Police arrested four suspects, including the alleged ringleader, in Jand town of Attock for abducting a woman at gunpoint and seriously injuring her brother after shooting him over resistance after a marriage proposal was reportedly rejected, police said on Friday. According to police, the incident occurred in Tirap village where a group of armed men allegedly forced their way into the…

Four suspects held for ‘kidnapping’ woman in Taxila

TAXILA: Four individuals, including the alleged mastermind, have been apprehended by police in Jand town of Attock for the alleged kidnapping of a woman and the serious injury of her brother, according to reports on Friday. The incident allegedly transpired in Tirap village, where a gang of armed men allegedly barged into the residence of Syed Ahsan Ali Shah, threatened his family with firearms, and abducted his sister.

During the incident, the primary suspect opened fire, resulting in one individual suffering serious injuries. Police stated that the motive behind the attack was the family's refusal to accept a marriage proposal. Following a complaint lodged by the victim, the Injra police registered a case and initiated an investigation to locate the abducted woman and apprehend the perpetrators.

Leveraging technological resources and investigative techniques, the police eventually arrested the main suspect alongside three alleged accomplices. The abducted woman was recovered unharmed, police confirmed.

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