BENGALURU, 15 JULY

In a significant operation, the City police thwarted a kidnapping plot aimed at extorting Rs 1 crore from a local businessman by threatening to abduct his son. The police reports indicate that the mastermind, a local businessman embroiled in a financial dispute with the victim, conspired with three associates from Delhi to execute the plan. The accused intended to make a ransom threat masquerading as notorious gang members from North India.

The victim reported the threat call on 9 July, prompting police to conduct an investigation. Authorities formed specialised teams from the Central Division and Central Crime Branch. A local businessman on JC Road was apprehended on 12 July after confessing his involvement and revealing the conspiracy to recover alleged debts.

With assistance from Delhi police, the three hired accomplices were captured in the national capital. City Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh noted the case was resolved within 48 hours, ensuring the crime was not executed. He confirmed that security measures have been implemented for the victim, and investigations into possible weapons possession by the accused continue.