Kidnapped Hindu boy returns

Published December 27, 2007

JACOBABAD, Dec 26: Akshay Kumar 10, was released by two unidentified bandits within the jurisdiction of Dodapur police station, here on Wednesday. SHO Mohammad Ibrahim Soomro, of Dodapur police station told journalists that he was on a routine patrolling when he saw a minor boy, standing at Klich canal and the boy told him that two persons on a motorcycle had dropped him here.

The boy was handed over to his parents. The DPO said that efforts were underway for recovery of other kidnapped persons. Akshay was kidnapped from Jacobabad a few weeks ago.

SOCIAL WORKER: Fahad Malik, candidate for NA-208, said that he was basically a social worker and wanted to serve the people rather indulging in politics. Speaking at a gathering at a temple, he said that his family has devoted much to the welfare of the people.

He said that his slogan was action not words. He accused his rivals of disturbing the law and order situation in Jacobabad where kidnapping for ransom was very rampant.

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