By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
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A Grade R pupil Shanawaaz Asghar (6) was kidnapped in Kensington, Cape Town on Wednesday morning.
The incident happened just metres away from the school in front of their house.
Asghar was last seen wearing a navy tracksuit school uniform with black school shoes. He is a Grade R pupil at the Hidayatul Islam Primary School.
Western Cape police spokesperson, Colonel Andrè Traut, confirmed the kidnapping. She said police were investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and would not divulge further information at this stage.
“Six suspects fled with the victim and are yet to be arrested.
“Due to the sensitive nature of our investigation, we will not be disclosing any further information regarding the incident at this premature stage,” Traut said.
The family with Pakistan origin have been living in South Africa for approximately 11 years and moved into the Kensington two years ago.
Shanawaaz is described as a confident boy who would react if anyone called out his name.