Islamabad- UNS: An alleged attempt to kidnap a foreign couple holding American and British citizenship was foiled in Islamabad’s I-9 Markaz, with police swiftly arresting three suspects, including a former police officer.
According to police, the armed suspects allegedly tried to force the couple into a vehicle at gunpoint. However, the victims resisted, preventing the kidnapping from being carried out.
The suspects reportedly robbed the couple of cash, mobile phones, and important travel and identification documents before fleeing the scene.
Following the incident, police from the Industrial Area Police Station, along with other law enforcement agencies, launched an investigation using Safe City surveillance footage and intelligence-based leads. Their efforts resulted in the arrest of three suspects, one of whom is a former police officer whose alleged role in the case remains under investigation.
Police officials said key evidence has been collected and further interrogations are underway to determine whether the suspects were part of an organized criminal network. Investigators are also examining the suspects’ communication records, contacts, and financial transactions.
A case has been registered at the Industrial Area Police Station, and legal proceedings have begun. Authorities stated that the foreign couple is receiving full legal assistance and that measures have been taken to ensure their security.
Police added that efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend any other individuals who may have been involved in the incident.
