2 persons rescued from kidnappers in Helmand

LASHKARGAH (Pajhwok): Two persons have been rescued from their kidnappers and two suspects detained in connection with the case in southern Helmand province, police said Thursday.

Police spokesman Mullah Ezatullah Haqqani told Pajhwok Afghan News security forces freed two people from kidnappers and arrested two men on the charge of kidnapping them in Greshk district on Wednesday.

He said Mohammad Zahir and Mustafa had abducted two persons from Nimroz province a few days ago and demanded a colossal amount of money in exchange for their release.

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