Homeopathic doctor kidnapped for Rs 20 lakh ransom, held captive for 2 days
Lucknow: In a shocking incident, a homoeopathic doctor was allegedly kidnapped, held hostage for two days, and coerced into paying a ransom of Rs 7 lakh. Three men, including a D Pharma graduate who is believed to be the mastermind, have been arrested in connection with the case.
It was revealed that the kidnappers demanded Rs 20 lakh from the doctor, however, he negotiated it down and the accused were able to siphon off only Rs 7 lakh. After extorting the money, they abandoned the doctor, which led to the case being registered and an investigation being launched.
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During the investigation, the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) found that the alleged mastermind made the kidnapping plan to make quick money to repay his mounting debt. After their arrest on Friday night, the team recovered Rs 1.13 lakh cash, a vehicle, and mobile phones from their possession.
The incident took place on December 8 when the four accused decided to abduct him following which they contacted the doctor to enquire about admission to a paramedical course for six candidates. According to the police, the doctor's wife operated the course. There, they asked him to come to a spot on Ayodhya Road.
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