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Man Rescued 12 Hours After Sant Kabir Nagar Kidnapping
21 Sep
Summary
- Man rescued within 12 hours after alleged abduction in Sant Kabir Nagar.
- Dispute originated from a Ganesh idol immersion procession clash.
- Four suspects arrested while transporting victim towards Basti.
A man identified as Vishal Kumar was rescued by police within 12 hours of his alleged kidnapping in Sant Kabir Nagar. The incident unfolded after a dispute during a Ganesh idol immersion procession on September 18.
Kumar alleged that a convoy linked to MP Laxmikant Nishad entered the procession at high speed, leading to a confrontation. He claimed he was injured and assaulted by supporters of the MP. Following this, Kumar was reportedly called by one of the arrested suspects, Vishwketu Yadav, to accompany them to the MP's residence.
When Kumar did not return home, his brother filed a complaint alleging abduction. Police tracked the suspects using surveillance and intelligence, intercepting their vehicle near Kante. Four individuals were arrested, and Kumar was found inside. He was allegedly made to sign documents before a notary at the MP's residence and was being transported towards Ayodhya when the police intervened.
