Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi

Udupi, Apr 12: Manipal police have successfully cracked a kidnapping case, rescuing the victim and arresting eight individuals from Telangana involved in the crime.

According to the police complaint, the incident occurred on March 31 around 12:15 pm in Manipal. The complainant, Ram Madivala, a resident of Dasaramakki in Kundapur, had brought his brother Lakshman to the hospital for treatment.

While Ram and his other brothers, Rajesh and Sudheer, were at a canteen outside the hospital, a group of 7–8 individuals arrived in a black car without a number plate. The group targeted Rajesh, who attempted to escape but was eventually overpowered and forcibly abducted. The kidnappers then fled towards Hiriyadka.

Business dispute suspected

The complainant identified the accused as Mallareddy, Tulaja, Narasinga, Hussain, Shankar, Nagesh, Parameshwar, and Vijay. He stated that the group was known to the family and had previously visited their house in connection with a business matter related to Telangana.

Special team operation

Following the registration of the case, a special investigation team was formed under the leadership of Manipal police inspector Mahesh Prasad. The team included PSI Thimmesh B N, PSI Sudarshan Doddmani of the Udupi cyber police station, and several other personnel.

Acting on specific leads, the team traced the suspects to Telangana. Under the leadership of PSI Sudarshan, the police conducted a late-night operation in Govindapalli, Jagitial district. At around 3:30 am on April 9, the police apprehended the eight accused from a lodge.

Seizure and rescue

The police successfully rescued the kidnapped victim, Rajesh. They also seized the vehicles used in the crime, including a black Kia Carens (registration number TG 05 C 1716) and a black Mahindra Thar which was being operated without a number plate.

Further investigations are currently underway to ascertain the exact motive behind the abduction.