Mysuru District Police have busted an alleged kidnap-for-ransom, robbery and extortion network and arrested four suspects in connection with the investigation. The case came to light after a complaint was filed by a resident of Muddegowdanahundi village at Varuna Police Station. According to the police, the victim was allegedly intercepted while travelling on a scooter on July 16. The accused allegedly abducted him, robbed him of gold ornaments and cash, and demanded a ransom for his release. Police said the initial ransom demand was around ₹40 lakh, while the victim reportedly managed to arrange a smaller amount before being released. Special police teams used technical evidence and intelligence inputs to trace the suspects. Police arrested four people and recovered approximately ₹4.3 lakh in cash, a car, two motorcycles and five mobile phones. During interrogation, investigators also uncovered information relating to two other alleged abduction-for-ransom cases. Four additional suspects were reported to be absconding at the time of the report.
