Kidnapped hostage released unharmed as heirs plead poverty

In a surprising move, the kidnappers of Kacha of Sindh moved by the financial plight of a victim's family had released their captive without taking any penny, reported the 24NewsHD TV channel.

According to detail, a youth, resident of Ghosh Pur of Kandhkot district was taken hostage by the robbers of Kacha and the abductors initially demanded a hefty ransom of Rs 12 lakh from the hostage's heirs. The heirs protested and said on social media that we were poor, we didn't have money for food, so where could we get so much money?

In their desperate message, the heirs conveyed their dire financial circumstances, stating that they struggled to afford even basic necessities, let alone the substantial ransom amount.

Moved by the family's plea, the kidnappers seemingly had a change of heart and released the hostage unharmed. They left him near his residence and quietly made their escape.

Reporter: Saleem Marani