Pune: 18-Year-Old Kidnapped in Katraj; Rescued by Bharati Vidyapeeth Police Station in Lonavala

Pune, 20th February 2024: A ransom kidnapping involving an 18-year-old youth studying and residing in the Katraj area has been reported. The young man left home at 6 pm on Monday and did not return until late at night. Subsequently, the household received a call later in the night from the young man’s mobile phone, raising concerns about his well-being.

The kidnappers menacingly conveyed a threat over the phone, demanding a payment of 30 thousand rupees for the safe release of the child. They warned that if the money was not deposited promptly, they would verbally abuse the child during subsequent calls. The kidnappers emphasized that compliance with the demand within one hour was crucial for the child’s release. Furthermore, they issued a dire warning, stating that any attempt to report the incident would diminish the chances of the child’s recovery.

Upon learning of the boy’s kidnapping, the family promptly contacted the Bharati Vidyapeeth Police Station, initiating a swift response. The police launched an immediate investigation, discovering that the young man was located in Lonavala. A police team was dispatched to Lonavala, successfully rescuing the youth and safely bringing him back to Pune. Currently, the Bharati Vidyapeeth Police Station is interrogating the young man and actively investigating the details of the case.