DERA GHAZI KHAN: Three policemen were suspended from service soon after they were recovered from kidnappers.

ASI Abdul Rehman and constables Irfan and Rashid were kidnapped by Khuda Bukhsh Lound gang who demanded release of his tribesman who was arrested during operation a few years ago. Police succeeded in recovering their employees through influential tribal figures, sources said, adding that the law enforcers also launched an operation against the gang.

Meanwhile, police held an inquiry and found the policemen negligent as they left pickets to have tea and were kidnapped.

Published in Dawn, June 10th, 2021

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