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Boy rescued, 8 kidnappers detained in Balkh

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MAZAR-I-SHARIF (Pajhwok): Abducted last week, 12-year-old Mohammad Yousaf was rescued from kidnappers and reunited with his family in northern Balkh province on Monday.

The 12-year-old boy was kidnapped last week from 3rd police district of Mazar-i-Sharif, but he was rescued today and handed over to his family and his kidnappers arrested.

Governor Qudratullah Abu Hamza said Mohammad Yousaf was rescued after efforts of security forces.

He said three women and five men had been arrested in connection with Yousaf’s abduction.

Dr. Abdul Qayum Hakimi, father of Yousaf, thanked security forces and . . .

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