Gqeberha woman Rajathi Gnanaraj (41) was safely returned to her family on Thursday, August 8.
According to Hawks spokesperson, Lieutenant-Colonel Avele Fumba, Gnanaraj returned home at approximately 21:40.
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Although Gnanaraj has safely returned home, Fumba stated that the investigation remains active and ongoing.
“As such, it is respectfully requested that the family and the victim be given the necessary space and privacy to recover and calm down after this traumatic experience,” he urged.
Fumba added, “Day in and day out, police teams are working tirelessly, following all leads to ensure that justice is served,” he said.
He further added, “Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.”
As previously reported by PE Express, Gnanaraj was kidnapped on August 2, in Deal Party outside her workplace.
According to police spokesperson, Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg, the incident occurred at approximately 17:45.
She said Gnanaraj was in the vehicle with her husband on Old Grahamstown Road, Deal Party, when approximately seven armed suspects approached their vehicle.
Janse van Rensburg reported that the victim did not open her vehicle door, prompting the suspects to smash the window.
“The suspects pulled the victim from her vehicle into a silver Corolla and drove off in the direction of New Brighton,” she said.
“Thereafter, the suspects switched to a red Haval and drove off, leaving the husband behind in his vehicle,” she concluded.
