Punjab abductions

Recent months have witnessed an alarming rise in the incidents of child abduction in Punjab. What we need are long-term measures to curb this brutal crime. In developed countries, children are usually kidnapped for sexual assault or ransom. In the context of Pakistan, these recent cases show that the purpose for abduction is related to the trade and theft of human organs, which makes it a highly organised crime and thus calls for a comprehensive approach. One plausible explanation suggests that such trafficking of human organs cannot be accomplished without the involvement of medical experts or surgeons.

There is a need to have a deep look inside the dark world of child abduction in Punjab. Moreover, young doctors should be educated in this regard and the background of medical professionals should be thoroughly scrutinised.

Dr Amir Ikram

Lahore