19 August 2022
The distraught family of a six-year-old Grade R pupil from Kensington, Cape Town, who was abducted on Wednesday morning, claim the police failed to chase down the perpetrators shortly after the child was taken.
Six armed men snatched Shanawaaz Asghar on the corner of 4th Avenue and Ninth Street and forced him into a silver VW Polo.
Now, a family spokesperson, Dawood Esack, said the boy’s father begged police for assistance, but was apparently turned away.
In response, police spokesperson Colonel Andre Traut said the management of Kensington police had not received an official complaint in this regard and were, therefore, not in a position to comment on the claims.
“Further be advised that any individual who is of the opinion that SAPS acted wrongfully regarding the kidnapping in Kensington is encouraged to lodge an official complaint with police management, so the matter can be investigated,” he said.
Esack said the boy’s parents were distraught.
“I am aware of unconfirmed ransom claims doing the rounds on social media; nothing [is] verified at this stage.”
