Young Man Gone Missing Says Was Tortured and Robbed

A 25-year-old man who was believed to be missing overnight came back home Sunday morning after claims that he was tortured and robbed by unknown assailants, the National News Agency reported.

Janah Chafiq Abdul Khaleq, from Aley's Majdal Baana was believed to be missing when contact was lost with him at night.

Abdul Khaleq was on his way from the area of Hazmieh to Sawfar, NNA said.

His brother claimed that Janah was subject to torture and robbery, it added.

The Voice of Lebanon Radio (93.3) said that Abdul Khaleq has sent his brother a text message claiming that unknown assailants plan to kidnap him for ransom.

Investigations were opened in the case.