SUKKUR, Nov 24: A man was kidnapped by dacoits from Bhindi village near Pano Akil on Monday.

Riaz Shah was on way to Sangrar from Pano Akil and was kidnapped by armed men on reaching village Bhindi.

Another man was kidnapped by armed dacoits from Pir Muhabat Shakh in the Piryaloi area near Sukkur.

Wali Mohammad Ulro of village Mohammad Sadiq Ulro was on way to village Pacca Ulro and was kidnapped on gunpoint near Pir Muhabat Shakh.

Dozens of clansmen chased kidnappers and an encounter took place in an orchid which forced them to flee, leaving behind the hostage.—Correspondent