Police in Lahore say a 30-year-old man from the Kahna area, who was reported to be kidnapped, turned out to be the mastermind of his own kidnapping.
DIG Investigation Syed Zeeshan Raza took notice of the incident and formed a team under SP Investigation Model Town, Ali Akhtar, to trace the suspects. The investigation in-charge of Kahna police station then carried out an operation with the police team and arrested the main suspect.
According to the Kahna investigation in-charge, the man staged a false kidnapping drama and kept demanding ransom money from his family over the phone.
SP Ali Akhtar said the suspect also scared his family by sending them fake photos showing himself injured. He was arrested with the help of CCTV cameras, modern technology and human intelligence.
DIG Zeeshan Raza said the suspect is in police custody, a strong challan will be prepared and he will be given exemplary punishment, and criminals will be dealt with an iron hand. He also announced commendation certificates for the police team.
