Kidnapped British boy released

The kidnappers,who also stole jewellery and cash from the house,demanded a 120,000-dollar ransom for Sahil8217;s release.

8220;This is fantastic news. It brings to an end the traumatic ordeal faced by Sahil and his family,8221; British High Commissioner Adam Thomson said in a statement that was read out by a spokesman for the mission.

8220;I would like to praise the high level of cooperation between UK and Pakistani authorities and in particular I would like to thank the Jhelum police for their role in bringing about the safe return of Sahil,8221; he said.

The British High Commissioner did not give details of when,where or how Sahil was released. It also did not provide the boy8217;s current whereabouts.