Bandits in Katcha, Pakistan, abducted three persons, including two Hindu girls, on Friday night in two strikes. The two victims, identified as Shameer Jee and Dheema Jee, were kidnapped from their home in the Kalywali area, within the Bhong police jurisdiction.
The kidnappers forced their way into the victims’ house and took them to the Katcha region, famous for dacoits, bandits, and criminals.
District Police Officer Rizwan Umar Gondal promptly dispatched a team to rescue them.
Kabul Sukhani, ringleader of the Sukhani Gang, who carries a bounty of Rs 10 million on his head, claimed responsibility for the kidnappings.
Abductions of Pakistani businessmen, high-profile men and political leaders of the opposition parties, have raised concerns over the rising cases of kidnappings and disappearance in the country.
Reports indicate that the dacoits released a video of hostages, demanding the release of their associate in return for the two girls.
The gang has made the release of the hostages conditional on their accomplice’s freedom, threatening to kill the captives if their demands are not met.
A police spokesperson confirmed that a first information report on the abduction of the girls under Section 365 of the Pakistan Penal Code had been registered at Bhong Police Station on Saturday.
The authorities have promised families the safe return of their loved ones.
Meanwhile, over the past 30 days, 12 people have been kidnapped from different parts of Rahim Yar Khan, leaving citizens, businessmen, and politicians alarmed by the rise in kidnappings for ransom. According to official reports, the “Katcha dacoits” are now luring people with honey traps.
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