At least four Pakistani nationals have been rescued from human traffickers in collaboration with the Iranian government, Pakistan’s embassy in Tehran said in a statement.
“The Embassy of Pakistan with the cooperation of the Government of Iran has been successful in rescuing four Pakistan citizens today,” the statement said adding, “The human smugglers were also arrested as a result of the rescue operation.”
According to the Pakistani embassy, the rescued Pakistanis came to Iran legally, but were kidnapped by a racket of human traffickers, who tortured them and demanded heavy ransom from their families. “The timely intervention of the embassy of Pakistan and the Iranian authorities saved their lives,” the statement said.
Pakistan’s Ambassador to Iran, Mudassir Tipu has urged the Pakistanis, who intend to come to Iran, to use legal ways and be in touch with the embassy of Pakistan in case of any untoward circumstances and be vigilant not to become victims of human smugglers.
Reporter Anwer Abass