In Kandahar province, Afghan security forces have successfully rescued two school children who were kidnapped while returning home. The children, aged 9 and 12, had been missing for two weeks before their rescue. The kidnappers had initially demanded a ransom of $100,000, later reducing it to $30,000.
This incident highlights the ongoing issue of kidnappings in Afghanistan, where criminal gangs often target children from wealthier families for ransom. Such abductions are fueled by the economic hardships faced by many in the region.
The Afghan security personnel’s swift action not only saved the children but also demonstrates the challenges faced by law enforcement in combating organized crime in a country still recovering from years of conflict.
