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Six abducted Pakistanis freed in Turkey
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Published: January 4, 2017
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ISLAMABAD: Turkish police recovered six Pakistani expatriates on Wednesday who were said to be abducted by human smugglers for ransom in Istanbul.

“The Turkish police authorities have confirmed to the Consulate General of Pakistan in Istanbul that after necessary action today, they have rescued six Pakistanis,” said a statement issued by the Foreign Office in Islamabad.

Those who have been recovered include Fazal Amin, Adil Ahmad, Muhammad Zeeshan, Abid, Usman Ali and Ashbar Ahmad.

“The Turkish authorities are now completing the legal formalities to deal with the case,” the communiqué read.

The Foreign Office further said that the Pakistani consulate was in constant contact with the Turkish police and sought access to the rescued victims. “We express our gratitude to the Turkish government and the relevant authorities for their timely action and cooperation in the matter.”
 
Turkish police have recovered abducted Pakistanis: officials
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The official spokesperson at the Turkish Embassy in Pakistan claimed on Wednesday that Turkish police had recovered several Pakistani nationals abducted in Turkey.

The arrests were made on information provided by Pakistani officials investigating the matter. Earlier, the Gujranwala police had also claimed it had arrested suspects thought to be involved in the abduction.

The spokesperson said officials stationed at the Pakistani embassy in Turkey will confirm the identities of the abductees after visiting the police station.

Earlier on Monday, media reports revealed that several Pakistani nationals had allegedly been kidnapped for ransom by suspected Kurd miscreants near Turkey's border.

The victims, hailing from Gujranwala and Wazirabad, were travelling to Europe when they were intercepted and abducted by suspected Kurd miscreants.

Following the recovery of the abductees, Turkish police confirmed their retrieval to the Consulate General of Pakistan.

Six Pakistanis — Fazal Amin, Adil Ahmad, Muhammad Zeeshan, Abid, Usman ali and Ashbar Ahmad — have been recovered, according to a statement issued by Pakistan's Foreign Office.

“Pakistani officials are in contact with the Turkish authorities and have sought access to the rescued citizens,” the statement added.

 

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