By Mustafa Ali
RAWALPINDI:A member of Islamabad police was arrested for allegedly kidnapping a citizen in Rawalpindi and demanding ransom for his release while his accomplices, reportedly officials of twin cities’ police fled the scene after releasing the abductees.According to sources, the incident took place when permit-holding individuals, including Javed Masih, exited a private bar in Rawalpindi with legally acquired liquor.They were stopped by police in the jurisdiction of the Civil Lines police station. Despite showing valid permits and documentation, the police took them in their own vehicle to an unknown location, they said.Family members of the abductees, upon realising their sudden disappearance, contacted Police Emergency 15 and the IG Complaint Cell.They also approached the Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Office in Rawalpindi.Director excise ordered an immediate investigation led by a female inspector and the case was escalated to the CPO Rawalpindi.During this time, one of the kidnappers contacted a victim’s son using the victim’s own phone, demanding Rs300,000 for release.
