A ninth-grade student has been abducted by unidentified individuals in the Manghopir area of Karachi, with kidnappers demanding a hefty ransom of Rs60 million from his family.

According to details, the abducted student, 17-year-old Abidullah, was kidnapped last night.

Sources said that the incident occurred on March 5, when Abid left home for prayers but never returned.

Police have registered a case and transferred the investigation to the Anti-Violent Crime Cell (AVCC), which has now launched a probe into the matter.

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Meanwhile, Sindh Interior Minister Zia Hassan Lanjar has taken notice of the incident. His spokesperson confirmed that the minister has sought a detailed report from police officials regarding the case.