In a major operation, Bengaluru police have arrested 11 individuals in connection with the abduction of two software engineers. The victims, both 23 years old, were reportedly kidnapped in the early hours of October 28 within the jurisdiction of the Marathahalli police station. The incident, which triggered a swift police response, concluded with the rescue of both men within six hours of the initial complaint being filed.
The authorities were alerted to the situation by B. Ramana, a resident of Madanapalle in Andhra Pradesh, after his son, B. Mahendra, and his son’s friend, Tarun, went missing. Tarun, who is also 23, hails from the Kadapa district in Andhra Pradesh. According to police reports, the two men were taken between 2:50 am and 6 am. Following the report, investigators utilized technical evidence and CCTV footage from the surrounding area to trace the suspects, eventually leading to the identification and apprehension of 11 people involved in the scheme.
Among those arrested are Galeti Raj Kumar (24), Marripati Manjunath (23), Chinigepalli Lokanath (22), Bandlapalli Suhail (22), Gangareddygari Narendra Reddy (22), Shiva Subramanyam (24), Saleem Pasha (30), Nayeem Pasha (31), Shabaz (26), Gali Ramesh (20), and a 21-year-old woman. During initial questioning, the suspects reportedly admitted to orchestrating the abduction with the intent of extorting money from B. Mahendra’s father.
However, the investigation has unveiled a complex underlying motive tied to a separate criminal allegation. Police stated that the kidnapping was allegedly a form of retaliation for a sexual assault incident occurring on October 24. It is alleged that Mahendra had sexually assaulted a female friend of Tarun. Following this event, the woman and her associates purportedly planned the abduction of both techies to confront the situation.
The police have since recorded the woman's statement regarding the assault, leading to the registration of a separate rape case at the Marathahalli police station against both Mahendra and Tarun. Consequently, the two rescued men are now facing questions from law enforcement regarding these serious allegations as part of the ongoing legal process.
The investigation into the dual incidents—the kidnapping and the reported sexual assault—is continuing. Police officials have confirmed that the kidnapping case and the rape allegations are being treated as separate legal matters. While the 11 individuals remain in custody for the abduction, the authorities are working to complete the procedural requirements for both cases.
The efficiency of the rescue operation has been highlighted by the rapid mobilization of resources, which ensured the victims were found before the extortion attempt could be fully realized. As legal proceedings move forward, the case serves as a stark reminder of the intersection between personal disputes and criminal law. The suspects remain under investigation, and further details are expected to emerge as the local police continue to gather evidence in the multiple cases registered at the Marathahalli station.
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