French woman allegedly held captive by husband for 12 years rescued in Pakistan
Pakistan police have rescued a French woman and five children allegedly held captive by her husband for up to 12 years.
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Pakistan police rescued a French woman and five children who were allegedly held captive by her husband for up to 12 years. The husband was arrested in Bara following allegations of domestic abuse.
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Authorities in Pakistan have rescued a French citizen and five children from alleged captivity. The woman was reportedly held by her husband for a period cited between 10 and 12 years. The rescue took place in Bara, where police also arrested the husband following allegations of domestic abuse.
Coverage from BBC News, The Guardian, ABC News, and The Independent emphasizes the duration of the captivity and the rescue of the children. NDTV reports that the woman's son was responsible for alerting police to secure her freedom. Other reports, including from the Daily Express, mention the woman was beaten during her time as a prisoner.
Future developments will likely center on the legal proceedings against the husband following his arrest by KP police.
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French woman allegedly held captive by husband for 12 years rescued in Pakistan BBC · 93d ago broke it first
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Who was rescued in the operation?
A French woman and five children were rescued by Pakistan police.
How long was the woman allegedly held captive?
Reports vary between 10 and 12 years.
How did the police become aware of the situation?
According to NDTV, the woman's son contacted police to free her.
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