A two-year-old boy, Azaan, who was kidnapped from a private housing society in Karachi’s Manghopir area, has been recovered safely, bringing relief to his family.
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The toddler was found from a local hotel in Gharo, Thatta, while police have launched an investigation to identify and arrest those involved in the kidnapping.
According to Azaan’s uncle, he received a phone call from an unknown number from a person claiming to have the child.
To verify the claim, the family requested a video call, which confirmed that Azaan was alive and safe. After confirming the child’s identity, the family immediately informed Manghopir Police and, along with police officials, reached a hotel in Gharo where the child was recovered safely.
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Azaan’s father, Wahab, confirmed his son’s safe return. “My son is completely safe, and I am very thankful to the people for their help,” he said.
According to a hotel worker, two middle-aged men arrived on a motorcycle and left the child at the hotel before fleeing the scene.
Police are investigating the circumstances under which the child was abandoned and are working to trace the suspects involved in the kidnapping.
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The police stated that there is no arrest have been made in the case, however, the investigation is still underway to arrest the culprits behind the kidnap.
It is pertinent to note here that the incident occurred at around 8:40 PM on Saturday while Azaan was playing outside his home with his mother inside the private housing society located within the jurisdiction of Manghopir Police Station.
According to the family, the child’s mother briefly went inside the house to change her footwear. When she returned moments later, Azaan had disappeared.
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According to investigators, the footage shows a helmeted motorcyclist leaving the society with the toddler, making it difficult to identify the suspect due to the concealed face.
Police are reviewing the footage and collecting additional evidence to identify those responsible for the abduction.
Officials said further details regarding the recovery operation and legal action against the suspects will be shared after the investigation progresses.
