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TRS Sangareddy leader arrested for role in kidnap

HYDERABAD: Sangareddy police, who arrested four persons including a local TRS leader for harassing a couple, will apply to take them into custody for questioning in connection with the case.

Ameenpur police arrested Sikhamani, the husband of a municipal corporation member, for beating up the husband of a woman; he was having an extramarital affair with the woman. The husband had caught the couple red-handed and recorded videos on his mobile phone.

Ameenpur sub-inspector Subash said that police had questioned four persons in connection with the case. A kidnap case has been registered against seven persons. Three of the accused are absconding.

Sikhamani and his followers kidnapped the woman's husband and deleted the videos from his mobile phone. Days after the incident, the victim approached the police and lodged a complaint.

Reportedly, ruling party leaders tried to bring pressure on the police against arresting the local leader. Based on circumstantial evidence, the police nabbed the TRS leader. The investigation officer would file a petition before the court seeking police custody of the accused for questioning, police said.

( Source : Deccan Chronicle. )
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