Ukhiya, Nov 11 (V7N) — Police have rescued a three-year-old Rohingya child, Mohammad Isa, unharmed and without ransom from Chandanaish in Chattogram, three days after he was abducted from Camp 4 in Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar.

According to police sources, the incident occurred on Friday morning, November 7, when Isa was playing in the yard of his family’s shelter inside the camp. Unknown assailants abducted the child, leaving his family in panic as hours passed without any trace. Later that day, the family received a phone call from an unidentified number demanding a ransom of Tk 200,000 for the child’s release.

After failing to trace their son, Isa’s father, Mohammad Amir Ali, lodged a general diary (GD) with Ukhiya Police Station on November 9, assisted by camp authorities. Using digital surveillance and information technology, Ukhiya Police Officer-in-Charge (OC) Ziaul Haque was able to track the kidnappers’ location to Chandanaish upazila in Chattogram. The Ukhiya police then formally sought assistance from their counterparts at Chandanaish Police Station.

Responding swiftly, Chandanaish Police, led by OC Golam Sarwar, launched an extensive operation. After a day-long pursuit, the team successfully rescued Isa unharmed from the Dohazari area on the morning of November 10.

OC Golam Sarwar stated, “We arranged a plan for the ransom money to be collected at a specific location. However, sensing the presence of law enforcement, the abductor fled the scene. We managed to recover the child safely.”

He added that Isa was handed over to Ukhiya Police later that afternoon after completing legal formalities. OC Ziaul Haque of Ukhiya Police said, “The coordinated and timely efforts of both police stations made it possible to rescue the child without any harm. Legal action is being taken regarding the abduction.”

During a visit to Block B of Camp 4, reporters found Isa playing in his father’s arms. His family said the boy was physically well though still mentally shaken by the incident.

“I never thought I would see my son again,” said Isa’s father, Mohammad Amir Ali. “Holding him in my arms now feels like a miracle. The officers from Ukhiya and Chandanaish worked tirelessly. Without them, I can’t imagine what might have happened.”

Local residents reported that incidents of child abduction have recently increased in Rohingya camps and surrounding areas of Ukhiya and Teknaf. They expressed hope that with such proactive efforts by law enforcement agencies, the rising trend of kidnappings can be curbed, preventing future tragedies and ensuring greater safety in the camps.

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