Balkh businessman rescued from kidnappers

MAZAR-I-SHARIF (Pajhwok): Businessman Haji Nabiullah has been rescued from kidnappers in northern Balkh province, an official said on Tuesday.

Deputy police spokesman Maulvi Abdul Hai Abidi told Pajhwok Afghan News Haji Nabiullah, son of Ahmad, had been kidnapped last week from the 10^th police district of Mazar-i-Sharif.

He said Nabiullah was released in the 8^th police district on Monday night. Abidi added the businessman was freed during a clearing operation.

Pleased over his release, Nabiullah said the government must ensure the security of businesspeople. In the past three weeks, he is the fifth person to be freed from captors in Balkh.

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