Six individuals, together with 4 males with felony information, had been arrested for allegedly kidnapping an actual property businessman and extorting Rs 2.9 lakh from him, the Bengaluru police mentioned on Tuesday.
The police recognized the arrested accused as Rajesh Kumar alias Appi or J D Mara Appi, 32; Srinivas alias Bombay Seena, 43; Naveen, 35; Lokesh alias Loki, 34; Somaiah, 31; and Yukesh, 28. 4 of the accused, excluding Naveen and Yukesh, are registered ‘rowdy sheeters’ with felony information throughout varied Bengaluru police stations, Seemant Kumar Singh, Police Commissioner, Bengaluru metropolis, mentioned.
In accordance with the police, the case originated from a monetary dispute involving realtor Manoj Kumar, who had lent Rs 1.2 lakh to movie director Nanda Kishore by Rajesh Kumar final 12 months. When Manoj demanded compensation this 12 months, Rajesh allegedly deliberate to kidnap his creditor.
“After studying that Manoj had just lately earned substantial cash from his actual property enterprise, Rajesh determined to kidnap him slightly than return the borrowed quantity,” a police officer investigating the case mentioned.
On August 26, Rajesh allegedly requested Manoj to come back close to Modi Hospital Highway in Bengaluru below the pretence of returning the borrowed cash. As soon as Manoj arrived, the accused kidnapped him and compelled him right into a car, as per the police.
Manoj was then pushed round varied places, together with Nelamangala and Dabaspet, earlier than being held hostage at a lodge, the police mentioned. Utilizing threats and intimidation, the accused allegedly compelled Manoj to switch Rs 2.96 lakh from his accounts.
The ordeal continued, with the abductors releasing Manoj the next day, after demanding a further Rs 10 lakh. Nevertheless, after contacting his household, Manoj approached the police final week and filed a proper criticism.
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The Central Crime Department of the Bengaluru police has registered a case below costs of kidnapping and extortion towards all six accused.