Child rescued, suspected kidnapper held in Kunar

KABUL (Pajhwok): A child abducted in eastern Kunar province has been rescued, and a suspect arrested in connection with the kidnapping, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) said on Saturday.

In a statement, the MoI said security forces successfully rescued the child, who had been abducted a few days ago from Chapa Dara district.

The rescued child has been reunited with his family, while a suspect taken into custody is currently being interrogated, the ministry added.

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