Bhubaneswar: College Student Kidnapped, 4 Arrested for ₹50,000 Ransom Demand
During the operation, police recovered the entire ransom amount of Rs 50,000, along with a motorcycle, multiple mobile phones and several sharp weapons allegedly used in the commission of the crime.
Bhubaneswar: In a swift operation, the Bharatpur police in Bhubaneswar rescued a college student who had allegedly been abducted and arrested four educated youths for demanding a ransom of Rs 50,000 for his release.
According to police, the victim, a student of a private educational institution in the city, was kidnapped by the accused, who allegedly demanded money from his family in exchange for his freedom. Acting on a complaint lodged by the student's relatives, investigators launched a coordinated operation and successfully traced his whereabouts.
The student was rescued on Tuesday evening unharmed, while all four accused were apprehended during subsequent raids. Police officials said the accused are well-educated, making the incident particularly disturbing.
During the operation, police recovered the entire ransom amount of Rs 50,000, along with a motorcycle, multiple mobile phones and several sharp weapons allegedly used in the commission of the crime.
The seized items have been taken into custody and are being examined as part of the ongoing investigation. Police are also probing the motive behind the abduction and whether the accused were involved in any similar criminal activities in the past.
A case has been registered, and the accused have been produced before a local court. Further investigation is underway.
"The victim was rescued safely and all four accused have been arrested. Cash, weapons and other incriminating materials have been seized," a police official said.
