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Congress Councillor Kidnap Attempt on Expressway Foiled
29 Jan
Summary
- Masked assailants attempted to kidnap a Congress councillor on the Mumbai-Nagpur Expressway.
- The councillor and his companions resisted, causing the attackers to flee the scene.
- Police have registered a case against 17 individuals for attempted kidnapping.
An attempted kidnapping of a Congress councillor, Rajesh Adoor, occurred on the Mumbai-Nagpur Expressway. Adoor was traveling from Pune to Nagpur when masked men in multiple vehicles intercepted his bus. The assailants, reportedly wearing masks, threatened Adoor and demanded he speak with someone named 'Sohelbhai Shaikh'.
During the confrontation, Adoor and his companions raised an alarm and resisted the attackers. This resistance caused the assailants to flee the scene. However, one suspect, identified as Conen Shamim Siddiqui, was apprehended by bystanders at the location.
Authorities have registered a case against 17 individuals, including Saurabh Thombare and Siddiqui, under various sections of the Indian Penal Code. The investigation is ongoing to identify the remaining accused, determine the motive behind the attempted kidnapping, and ascertain any links to 'Sohelbhai Shaikh'.
