Mysuru District Police have made a breakthrough in a series of alleged kidnapping, robbery and extortion cases by arresting four people. The investigation began after a complaint regarding the alleged abduction of a man who was travelling from his farmhouse towards his residence in Muddegowdanahundi. Police said a car intercepted his scooter and the victim was allegedly abducted and robbed of gold ornaments and cash. The suspects reportedly demanded a ransom of ₹40 lakh and later agreed to a lower amount before releasing the victim. Special teams formed by the district police used technical investigation and intelligence inputs to identify the suspects. During questioning, investigators reportedly found links to two earlier abduction-for-ransom cases. Police recovered ₹4.3 lakh cash, one car, two motorcycles and five mobile phones from the arrested suspects. Four more people were reportedly absconding and police continued efforts to locate them
