OKARA: Five women, including a teenage girl, were allegedly kidnapped in as many incidents, the police said.

In Muhallah Bibli Atarri in the area of Hujra police, 21-year-old Ansa Maryam was kidnapped by Abdul Muqeem, Waqar, Salman, Rukhsana and Saman along with two unidentified accomplices.

In Ali Colony, Dipalpur, a schoolgirl was kidnapped by three nominated suspects and one unidentified accomplice.

In village 2/4 L, Aleeza was kidnapped by Walayat, Bashri, Bhagwan Shah and two unidentified accomplices.

In the city locality of Qadir Colony, 21-year-old Maida was kidnapped by some unidentified suspects.

A woman was allegedly kidnapped by two suspects in a south city locality.

The police have registered cases.

Published in Dawn, October 17th, 2022

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