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Karnataka: Paediatrician Kidnapped During Morning Walk

Ballari: Dr. Sunil, a pediatrician at Ballari District Hospital, was kidnapped while he was on his way for a morning walk near Satyanarayanapete of Ballari City on Saturday morning. With officials intensifying their efforts, the doctor was traced in Kurugodu, about 15 km from Ballari, late in the evening.

CCTV footage of the kidnap, which took place around 6 am, shows a car stopping near the doctor. One individual steps out, engages him in conversation, and attempts to drag him into the vehicle. When Dr. Sunil resists, another person exits the car, and together they force him inside before fleeing the scene.

Despite a few passersby crossing the scene, the situation did not seem to have raised immediate suspicion.

The kidnappers allegedly used Dr. Sunil's mobile phone to contact his brother, Venugopal Gupta, president of the District Wine Merchants Association, and demanded a hefty ransom for his release.

Ballari Range IGP Lokesh Kumar and SP Dr. Shobharani are overseeing the investigation.

Multiple teams were deployed to track down the suspects and resolve the case, with police exploring all possible angles.

Sources revealed that the doctor was located near Kurugodu, approximately 15 km from Ballari, late in the evening. However, details about the operation and the accused are yet to be detailed by the officials.

( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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