Pakistan police rescue French woman and children allegedly held captive by husband for 12 years
Summary
Police in Pakistan rescued a French woman and her five children after she said her husband held her captive and abused her for over 12 years. The husband was arrested, and authorities are working to help the family, including plans to send them back to France.Key Facts
- A 54-year-old French woman named Sylvie Yasmina was rescued in Bara, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan.
- She said her husband kept her captive and abused her physically and mentally for more than a decade.
- Yasmina’s five children were also rescued; none had been enrolled in school.
- One of the children escaped and reached the local police station to get help.
- Yasmina and her children were found living in poor conditions with visible injuries on her face.
- The husband was arrested, and police are investigating the case.
- Authorities are coordinating with the French embassy to help Yasmina return to France.
- Domestic violence is a widespread issue in Pakistan, with many cases going unreported.
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