- 20-year-old girl vanished from Rawalpindi home.
- Kidnappers demanded Rs 20 million ransom.
- Immigration confirms girl traveled to Dubai willingly.
Rawalpindi police are currently grappling with an extremely complex case initially reported as an abduction for ransom, which has taken a dramatic turn following confirmation that the missing 20-year-old woman is reportedly in Dubai.
The incident began when a resident of Afzal Town, within the jurisdiction of Chaklala police station, reported that his 20-year-old sister went missing on December 30. The complainant stated that his sister had left home ostensibly to visit a medical store but failed to return. After extensive searching and repeated attempts to contact her all met with a switched-off mobile phone, the family lost hope of finding her locally.
The case escalated sharply when a ransom demand was received via WhatsApp from the missing girl’s phone number. According to the police, the message contained threats from an unknown person speaking in the Pashto language. The caller demanded a hefty ransom of 20 million Pakistani Rupees (two crore rupees) and issued a chilling warning that the girl would be harmed if the money was not arranged within three days.
Based on the complaint filed by the brother, Chaklala police registered a First Information Report (FIR) under the charges of kidnapping for ransom and immediately initiated an intensive investigation. Family members reiterated their belief that the girl had been abducted by an unknown individual or criminal group, prompting the extortion demand.
However, the investigation hit a crucial roadblock when information emerged suggesting the missing individual was not in Pakistan but had reached Dubai. Police officials decided to approach FIA Immigration authorities to verify the travel history of the woman. This decision led to a confirmation that stunned investigators: the woman had indeed traveled to Dubai.
According to police sources, the complexity of the matter stems from the fact that an allegedly abducted person cannot usually travel via a formal airport route without showing distress or resistance. FIA Immigration confirmed the woman’s travel but noted that she displayed no visible distress or opposition during her departure procedures, strongly suggesting she left Pakistan of her own free will, as reported by Express News.
Senior police officials are currently overseeing the investigation. They have broadened the scope of the inquiry, utilizing advanced technology and human intelligence to determine the full circumstances surrounding her disappearance, the ransom call, and her confirmed travel to the UAE. Rawalpindi Police maintain that regardless of the circumstances, they are fully committed to ensuring the recovery and safe return of the woman.