Shabaz Taseer son of former Governer of Punjab (Salman Taseer) has been kidnapped
Capital City Police Officer said his car was intercepted by a black SUV and motorbike around 650 yards from the office and up to three men pulled Shabaz Taseer out of the car and took him away. Family sources said they had been informed of the kidnapping when a company driver passing by the area saw Shahbaz Taseer’s car abandoned in the street. Police is also retrieving CCTV footage from the area to help with investigations.
Police Warden on the next signal from where the kidnappers left, reported that SUV took a sharp turn and black Kalashnikov was dropped from it. The kidnappers headed to Firdous Market via Cavalry Flyover, which leads straight to DHA Lahore and the cantonment areas.
“Shabhaz was out with a friend when four unidentified people kidnapped him,” his brother Sheryar Taseer told Reuters.
It has alse been reported that Shahbaz Taseer was facing some threats due to some property dispute as well. Two police personnal, Liaquat and Sharafat, were posted with Shahbaaz Taseer. Taseer was travelling without any security today and is normally reported to have travelled in a silver Prado with Elite force and police guards.
One of the guards posted with Shahbaz Taseer was taken into custody and had his weapon seized when police questioned him and it appears that other guard was on leave. The guard had not left the house with Taseer but had later been told to go to the office.
Police officials said the Taseer family had a total of 12 police and five Rangers personnel posted with them. Rehman Malik said he has issued directions to all federal agencies to ensure cooperation and all out efforts in the safe release of Shahbaz Taseer.
Late governor of Punjab, Salmaan Taseer was shot dead on January 4 this year by his own security guard. Last week, the Mullana who conducted the funeral prayers for Salmaan Taseer was forced to flee the country following death threats.
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