This Article is From Sep 23, 2013

Keralite abducted by a gang in Oman rescued

Palakkad: A 32-year-old man abducted allegedly by some Pakistani nationals in Oman recently was rescued by that country's police today, his relatives said.

Muhammed Haneefa was working as a casual worker in Sohar city, said police.

Haneefa, who hails from Kannambra in Palakkad, was abducted on September 18 night from his work place.

Oman Police rescued him in the wee hours today and Haneefa spoke to his relatives over phone after his rescue, his relatives said.

Haneefa's family had received phone calls on September 19 from Oman demanding ransom for his release.

Members of his family had filed a complaint with police In Palakkad and the Indian Embassy at Muscat was informed about this.

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