DERA GHAZI KHAN: Rujhan police have recovered two abductees, including a minor child, who were kidnapped for ransom on Sunday night.

Acting on the directives of Rajanpur DPO Farooq Amjad, the police launchedatargeted operation in the Katcha area.

According to police, during the operation, two abductees including the minor kidnapped the previous night were successfully recovered.

Police said the child and another man were abducted by members of the Hamzo Umrani gang operating in the Katcha region. During the operation, an exchange of fire took place between the police and the gang, according to DSP Jam Abdul Kareem.

DPO Amjad told Dawn that underintense police pressure, the gangsters were forced to flee, leaving behind the kidnappedchild and the second hostage.

The police said both victims were abducted from Rujhan Mazari Chowk.

BRIDGE: The muchanticipated TaunsaLayyah bridge, constructed during the last tenure of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, remains non-functional due to the project`s incomplete status.

Despite significant progress made under the PML-N government, the succeeding PTI administration failed to complete the remaining work.

Once operational, the bridge is expected to significantly improve connectivity between Taunsa and Layyah, boosting economic activity in both regions. However, the lack of access roads and the uncompleted realignment of the river flow toward the bridge have delayed its opening.

Currently, local residents continue to rely on boats to cross the river, enduring daily hardships.