Kidnapped youth rescued in 7 hrs in Jhansi; two held

Jhansi : Police managed to rescue a 39-year-old man here on Monday, within seven hours of his alleged abduction and arrested two persons in this connection. The incident came to light on Sunday night when police received information through UP-112 that Vikas Kumar Gupta, resident of Panchvati in Kotwali area, was forcibly taken away in a vehicle. Acting swiftly, Sipri Bazar police, along with the SWAT and surveillance teams, launched a search operation and traced the vehicle and rescued Gupta safely within seven hours. Police arrested both the accused, Vinay Yadav (35), resident of Mahendrapuri Colony on Gwalior Road and Ravi Yadav (35), resident of Ayodhyapuri Colony, under Sipri Bazar police station limits. The vehicle used in the abduction was also recovered. SP city Preeti Singh said preliminary investigation indicated that the abduction followed an altercation and personal dispute. Gupta was medically examined after his rescue and later handed over to his family. A case was registered at Sipri Bazar police station under Sections 140(3), 115(2) of the BNS. The arrested accused were being produced before a court for further legal proceedings, police said. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kanpur | Silver Rate in Kanpur | Bank Holidays in Kanpur | Public Holidays in Kanpur | Kanpur AQI | Weather in Kanpur | Petrol Price in Kanpur | Diesel Price in Kanpur | CNG Price in Kanpur | LPG Price in Kanpur Stay updated with the latest Kanpur news. Download the TOI App.