Girl rescued, abductor arrested

FAISALABAD, Jul 21 (APP):The police have rescued a kidnapped girl and arrested an abductor during prompt operation in Jaranwala.

Police spokesman said here on Tuesday that accused Naveed Akhtar along with an accomplice Sanwal Zia abducted a 16-year-old girl at gunpoint on a motorcycle on July 17, 2026 and took her to a nearby house where they allegedly administered an intoxicating substance to the victim, rendering her unconscious before unlawfully confining her.

Receiving complaint, Station House Officer (SHO) City Jaranwala police station Muzaffar Khokhar led a police team in a targeted operation and successfully rescued the girl in addition to arresting the prime accused Naveed Akhtar resident of Mohallah Municipal Colony Jaranwala.

The girl was safely reunited with her family after completing necessary formalities while further investigation was under progress, spokesman added