KASHMORE: The Sindh police on Wednesday recovered Sagar Kumar, who had been kidnapped for ransom a month ago from Kashmore by Katcha bandits.
Giving details about the incident, SSP Kashmore Khoso said that the police recovered the abducted Sagar Kumar following an encounter with dacoits.
“The exchange of fire between the police and dacoits lasted for an hour. After which, the dacoits fled the area, leaving Kumar behind,” he said, adding the dacoits had demanded Rs10 million in ransom for the release of the captive.
SSP Khoso further told media that the police had started searching for dacoits in the Katcha area.
Earlier this month, police announced the recovery of three abductees in Kashmore as protest sit-in against abductions continued in Kashmore. SSP Amjad Shaikh announced the recovery of three hostages from bandits including Mukhi Jagdesh Kumar, Jaideep and Dr Muneer Naich.
The Sindh Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Maqbool Baqar last Thursday decided to launch operation in katcha area with police, rangers and assistance of Army troops. –Agencies