Arrests made over kidnap of boy

Central Asia News.Net
Tuesday 16th March, 2010

Police in Pakistan have made further arrests in the kidnapping case of five-year-old British boy Sahil Saeed.

Three European citizens and seven Pakistani nationals were arrested after raids were conducted following the boy’s release.

It is believed an undisclosed ransom payment was paid for Sahil, resulting in his release.

Sahil was freed after being held captive for almost two weeks, before his father was able to hand over the ransom, which had to be raised from numerous sources.

It is believed the gang that took the boy has been involved in other kidnappings in Pakistan.

Doctors have confirmed the boy is well, saying he is under police protection and that of British officials.

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