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18/03/2010
Kidnapped Boy Reunited With Father
A five-year-old Manchester boy held to ransom by a suspected criminal gang in Pakistan has been reunited with his father.
Sahil Saeed was taken by armed robbers from his grandmother's home in Punjab two weeks ago.
The boy and his father, Raja, were preparing to depart and return to Oldham when intruders raided the property.
Sahil was taken hostage, and a £100,000 ransom was reportedly issues hours later.
It is now believed a sum of £110,000 was paid to the kidnappers for Sahil's safe return.
Raja and his son posed for the press at the British High Commissioner's compound in Islamabad this morning.
Sahil had been kept out of the media spotlight since he was found on Tuesday. His kidnappers are believed to have left him at a disused space, close to a school in Jhelum.
Three people are due to appear in court in Spain in connection with the kidnap. Two others were arrested in Paris.
Mr Saeed was reportedly part of the police sting to snare his son's capturers. He left Pakistan while the investigation was still ongoing. At the time authorities made it clear his return to the UK was against their wishes.
However, it is believed Mr Saeed flew to Britain, then on to Paris where he handed over the ransom in view of a covert police operations.
Some cash had already been handed over in Pakistan, according to the country's Interior Minister.
The Interpol police investigation was aided by forces in France and Spain.
When Mr Saeed handed money over to suspects in Paris, French police followed the two men to the Spanish border.
Three others, including a woman, were arrested following a raid on a house outside Barcelona.
(PR/GK)
Sahil Saeed was taken by armed robbers from his grandmother's home in Punjab two weeks ago.
The boy and his father, Raja, were preparing to depart and return to Oldham when intruders raided the property.
Sahil was taken hostage, and a £100,000 ransom was reportedly issues hours later.
It is now believed a sum of £110,000 was paid to the kidnappers for Sahil's safe return.
Raja and his son posed for the press at the British High Commissioner's compound in Islamabad this morning.
Sahil had been kept out of the media spotlight since he was found on Tuesday. His kidnappers are believed to have left him at a disused space, close to a school in Jhelum.
Three people are due to appear in court in Spain in connection with the kidnap. Two others were arrested in Paris.
Mr Saeed was reportedly part of the police sting to snare his son's capturers. He left Pakistan while the investigation was still ongoing. At the time authorities made it clear his return to the UK was against their wishes.
However, it is believed Mr Saeed flew to Britain, then on to Paris where he handed over the ransom in view of a covert police operations.
Some cash had already been handed over in Pakistan, according to the country's Interior Minister.
The Interpol police investigation was aided by forces in France and Spain.
When Mr Saeed handed money over to suspects in Paris, French police followed the two men to the Spanish border.
Three others, including a woman, were arrested following a raid on a house outside Barcelona.
(PR/GK)
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A 5-year-old boy from Manchester is still being held by kidnappers in Pakistan, despite conflicting reports, police authorities in Punjab said this morning. Sahil Saeed was snatched by an armed gang who ransacked his grandmother's home in Jhelum last week. He was visiting the country will his father at the time.
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A 5-year-old boy from Manchester is still being held by kidnappers in Pakistan, despite conflicting reports, police authorities in Punjab said this morning. Sahil Saeed was snatched by an armed gang who ransacked his grandmother's home in Jhelum last week. He was visiting the country will his father at the time.
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British Boy Snatched In Pakistan
A child from Manchester is being held to ransom in Pakistan. The five-year-old boy was snatched by robbers from a property in Jhelum, where his family had been holidaying. Sahil Saeed's capturers have demanded a sum of £100,000 for his safe return. Jhelum is in the Punjab area, and popular with wealthy tourists.
British Boy Snatched In Pakistan
A child from Manchester is being held to ransom in Pakistan. The five-year-old boy was snatched by robbers from a property in Jhelum, where his family had been holidaying. Sahil Saeed's capturers have demanded a sum of £100,000 for his safe return. Jhelum is in the Punjab area, and popular with wealthy tourists.
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Boy Released In Pakistan
A five-year-old boy snatched by armed gun men in Pakistan has been found safe and well after being held for more than ten days. Sahil Saeed from Greater Manchester was taken from his grandmother's home in the Punjab region following an apparent robbery on 3 March. Intruders stormed the Jhelum property making off with valuables and the boy.
Boy Released In Pakistan
A five-year-old boy snatched by armed gun men in Pakistan has been found safe and well after being held for more than ten days. Sahil Saeed from Greater Manchester was taken from his grandmother's home in the Punjab region following an apparent robbery on 3 March. Intruders stormed the Jhelum property making off with valuables and the boy.
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Optimism For Captured Boy's Return
There is renewed optimism a British boy kidnapped by robbers in Pakistan will be returned safely to his family. Sahil Saeed, 5, was captured by raiders who had held his family at gunpoint in the Punjab region of Jhelum. Local police have said they are closing in on the suspected gang.
Optimism For Captured Boy's Return
There is renewed optimism a British boy kidnapped by robbers in Pakistan will be returned safely to his family. Sahil Saeed, 5, was captured by raiders who had held his family at gunpoint in the Punjab region of Jhelum. Local police have said they are closing in on the suspected gang.
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