HYDERABAD, Aug 25: Six suspects were picked-up by the joint teams of Hyderabad and Matiari police following kidnapping of Works and Services Director-General Munawar Junejo on Sunday.

The dispute of jurisdiction had also been resolved following a joint inspection of the spot by revenue officials of Hyderabad and Matiari districts, whereby it was decided that scene of the offence falls in Tandojam area of Hyderabad district.

Names of suspects could not be known immediately.

It was learnt that the family had so far, not received telephone call from the kidnappers.

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