KABUL , Afghanistan — Four men have been apprehended by the Afghan National Police, charged with the kidnapping of an 8-year old boy. In a press conference held yesterday at the Ministry of Interior, a spokesperson for the MOI gave details surrounding the case.Enayatullah, a 3rd grader of Istiqlal High School in the 11th District of Kabul was abducted while walking home from school on September 30, 2006. The kidnappers demanded $300,000 from the family.
Was it really the money they were after?
Following a 21-day investigation, the police received information from local residents that led them to the location of the alleged kidnappers. “After receiving a report about the issue, police cordoned off the area that the alleged kidnappers were suspected to be in and started investigating,” said MOI spokesperson Zemarai Bashary. “On October 21, after a one-hour clash with the armed alleged kidnappers, police arrested four men and safely rescued Enayatullah.”
Has he been checked out by appropriate medical practitioner for 'inappropriate' injuries?
With the cooperation of the people, the ANP is diligently weeding out crime and making Afghanistan safe for all, said Bashary. “The ANP is actively pursuing several kidnapping cases and has so far rescued one other person from kidnappers,” said Gen. Khetab, chief of ANP intelligence branch.
A 'good news' piece, despite my snarky commentary.