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Kidnapped Sahil found in Pakistan Kidnapped Sahil found in Pakistan
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The five-year-old British boy who was kidnapped in Pakistan has been found safe and well in the country, the British High Commissioner has said.The five-year-old British boy who was kidnapped in Pakistan has been found safe and well in the country, the British High Commissioner has said.
Sahil Saeed, from Oldham, had been snatched from his grandmother's house in Jhelum by armed robbers on 3 March.Sahil Saeed, from Oldham, had been snatched from his grandmother's house in Jhelum by armed robbers on 3 March.
The boy had been visiting relatives with his father, Raja Saeed, who returned to the UK last week against the wishes of Pakistan's police.The boy had been visiting relatives with his father, Raja Saeed, who returned to the UK last week against the wishes of Pakistan's police.
He has not been named as a suspect and so was free to travel.He has not been named as a suspect and so was free to travel.
The British High Commissioner in Islamabad, Adam Thompson, said it was "fantastic news" that ended the traumatic ordeal for the family. 'Co-operation'
He said he wanted to thank the two countries for their high level of co-operation and in particular the role of the police. The British High Commissioner in Islamabad, Adam Thompson, said it was "fantastic news".
"It brings to an end the traumatic ordeal faced by Sahil Saeed's family," he added.
"I would like to praise the high level of co-operation between the UK and Pakistani authorities and in particular I would like to thank the Jhelum police for their role in bringing about the safe return of Sahil," he said.
The Foreign Office said it had no further details of the release at present.
Last week, relatives of the boy spoke of their anguish after false reports that he had been found and handed over to his father.
His uncle, Raja Khalid Bashir, said at the time that it was "like losing him a second time".