The city of Karachi witnessed a dramatic resolution to a kidnapping saga involving two young siblings who vanished from the North Nazimabad neighborhood, only to be found after 16 hours. The apprehension peaked when 12-year-old Ayan and 11-year-old Anabiya, residents of North Nazimabad Block H, mysteriously disappeared on their way to buy potato chips late on a Tuesday night. The absence prompted immediate concern from family members, leading to a police report filed by their maternal uncle, Salman, citing abduction suspicions.
The Conflicting Narratives in the Kidnapping Saga
As authorities dug deeper into the case, a narrative divergence emerged, while the family initially feared a nefarious kidnapping plot fueled by a ransom demand of Rs1 million, the reality proved more subtle. SSP Central Zeeshan Siddiqui revealed that investigations uncovered statements from the siblings suggesting a voluntary departure from home, citing mistreatment by their grandmother and aunt.
On the other hand, the maternal uncle told media outlets that the children’s parents had separated eight years ago; their mother, Shumaila Naz, currently resides in Dubai and is a TikToker. The children live with their grandmother, and the family claims to have no enmity with anyone. A day earlier, Shumaila’s post went viral on social media where she was asking the authorities to help find her kids. Later she confirmed that her children had been found, according to a Rangers spokesperson, the children’s mother received a call from abroad demanding a ransom of Rs1 million
Reunion Amidst Controversy
The saga took a startling turn as the siblings were reunited with their family, with the Rangers and police playing big roles in their safe return. Modern surveillance techniques facilitated their rescue, leading to an abrupt end to the ransom drama as the perpetrators abandoned their captives to evade capture. As the dust settles on this tumultuous affair, law enforcement agencies continue to probe the incident, aiming to untangle the web of familial discord and ascertain the true motives behind the siblings’ departure.
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