Maharashtra man abducts co-passengers, holds hostage at house for stealing spouse’s purse on practice
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Thane: Two fellow passengers had been kidnapped and held in captivity for 2 days in Bhiwandi by a person who claimed to have his spouse’s purse stolen by the kidnapped individuals whereas on an intercity practice.
The abductor then additionally sought Rs 50,000 in ransom from the victims’ households after maintaining them hostage in his home for 2 days. Sajid Ansari (21) and Sajjad (18) had been saved by Nagpada police when the family members reported, and the suspect was taken into custody.
Nagpada police turned over the matter to Kalyan GRP as a result of the occasion occurred beneath the jurisdiction of the railroad.
Azhar Shaikh, the 27-year-old accused, is a Bihar man who lives and works in Bhiwandi as an influence loom employee.
In response to Kalyan GRP, Shaikh lately travelled to Kalyan from Bihar along with his spouse utilizing the Pawan Categorical practice. A number of of Azhar’s spouse’s important paperwork had been in her purse, which was stolen from her when she was on the practice.
Nevertheless, it was unclear if there was any clue in regards to the girl’s lacking purse to date.
Extra particulars are nonetheless awaited on the matter.