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| A shop owner abducted at gunpoint from his home in Glasgow more than three weeks ago has been found during a police operation in Manchester. | A shop owner abducted at gunpoint from his home in Glasgow more than three weeks ago has been found during a police operation in Manchester. |
| Businessman Javed Mukhtar, 58, was taken from his home in Pollokshaws in south Glasgow by three men at about 2330 BST on Friday, 29 September. | Businessman Javed Mukhtar, 58, was taken from his home in Pollokshaws in south Glasgow by three men at about 2330 BST on Friday, 29 September. |
| He was found at about 0200 BST and taken to hospital. | He was found at about 0200 BST and taken to hospital. |
| Strathclyde Police said six men have been detained. They were expected to be taken north for questioning. | Strathclyde Police said six men have been detained. They were expected to be taken north for questioning. |
| Mr Mukhtar was praying with other members of his family when three masked men took him from his home. | Mr Mukhtar was praying with other members of his family when three masked men took him from his home. |
| His family said he was a "loving father" who had become a grandfather three weeks before his abduction. | His family said he was a "loving father" who had become a grandfather three weeks before his abduction. |
| 'Harrowing time' | 'Harrowing time' |
| He has since been released from hospital and is being reunited with his family. | He has since been released from hospital and is being reunited with his family. |
| I wish all the best to the family and his good health too Mohammed SarwarGlasgow Central MP | |
| Detective Superintendent William Prendergast said: "This has been a particularly harrowing time for Mr Mukhtar's family and we are delighted that no harm has come to him. | Detective Superintendent William Prendergast said: "This has been a particularly harrowing time for Mr Mukhtar's family and we are delighted that no harm has come to him. |
| "Our enquiries will continue in an effort to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident. | "Our enquiries will continue in an effort to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident. |
| "A huge amount of work was carried out behind the scenes throughout the last 25 days and officers worked tirelessly in this regard." | "A huge amount of work was carried out behind the scenes throughout the last 25 days and officers worked tirelessly in this regard." |
| He added: "I am very grateful to the dedication and commitment of all those involved." | He added: "I am very grateful to the dedication and commitment of all those involved." |
| Glasgow MP Mohammed Sarwar, who has known Mr Mukhtar for 35 years, said he was delighted at the news of his safe recovery. | |
| Mr Sarwar, Labour MP for Glasgow Central, said: "It's very, very good news and I am delighted to hear this. | |
| "I wish all the best to the family and his good health too. | |
| "I am sure the community will be delighted to hear this. | |
| "We must pay tribute to the police and all those who worked hard to find him." |