Kashmore police rescue abducted seven-year-old girl after 27 days

KASHMORE: Kashmore police have rescued a seven-year-old girl who was abducted nearly a month ago, killing one alleged kidnapper during the operation, officials said on Monday.

The rescued child, Zeenat Solangi, was abducted from her home on 16 June 2026 within the jurisdiction of Karampur Police Station, near the Shabbirabad police post.

Following the abduction, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kashmore Muhammad Murad Ghanghro constituted a special investigation team comprising officers from Kandhkot and Kashmore Madadgar police units, along with an IT team, to trace the child.

Police said the team used modern technology, intelligence gathering, and continuous search operations across different areas to track the kidnappers, who were allegedly moving the girl from one location to another to evade arrest.

Acting on intelligence, police carried out a raid in the Shalo Mor area, within the jurisdiction of A-Section Kandhkot Police Station, where the child was believed to be held.

According to police, the suspects opened fire as officers approached the hideout. Police returned fire while exercising caution to ensure the safety of the abducted child.

During the exchange of fire, one alleged kidnapper was killed, reportedly by gunfire from his own accomplices, police said. The remaining suspects managed to escape under the cover of darkness.

Police safely recovered Zeenat Solangi during the operation. She will be handed over to her family after the completion of legal formalities.

Authorities said a large police contingent is continuing search and combing operations in the area to arrest the remaining suspects involved in the kidnapping.