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Police find abducted businessman Six men arrested over 'abduction'
(about 6 hours later)
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. Six men have been arrested in connection with the alleged abduction of a shop owner from his home in Glasgow at gunpoint.
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 after a police operation in Manchester 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 had been arrested on Tuesday evening.
The men - aged 50, 31, 27, 19, 18 and 17 - have been detained in police custody and are expected to appear in court on Wednesday.
A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.
I wish all the best to the family and his good health too Mohammed SarwarGlasgow Central MP
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'
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 Det Supt 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. "A huge amount of work was carried out behind the scenes throughout the last 25 days and officers worked tirelessly in this regard.
"Our enquiries will continue in an effort to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident. "I am very grateful to the dedication and commitment of all those involved."
"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."
Glasgow MP Mohammed Sarwar, who has known Mr Mukhtar for 35 years, said he was delighted at the news of his safe recovery.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.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 wish all the best to the family and his good health too.
"I am sure the community will be delighted to hear this."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.""We must pay tribute to the police and all those who worked hard to find him."