By Umamah Bakharia 

Indian national, Hafiz Qasim Patel was rescued by the Anti-Kidnapping Task Team on Monday after being kidnapped a month ago from a parking lot of a supermarket in Westonaria, west of Gauteng.

According to police Colonel, Athlenda Mathe, a shootout occurred between the police and the kidnappers during the rescue operation. However, the perpetrators managed to escape with ransom money.

A manhunt is currently underway to apprehend the suspects.

Police are urging the community to come forward to their nearest police station if they have any information regarding the kidnapping.

This is a developing story.