Thane, February 23 Two unidentified individuals have allegedly kidnapped a 20-year-old man in Thane city, Maharashtra, and demanded ₹5 lakh from his friend for his release, police said on Monday.
The incident occurred in the Manpada area on Saturday evening when the victim and his friend were returning home on a motorbike after meeting another friend.
Two unidentified individuals on a motorbike allegedly ambushed them, assaulted them, and forced the victim onto their motorbike before fleeing, an official said.
Later, the kidnappers contacted the victim's friend via WhatsApp and demanded ₹5 lakh for his release, the police said. The victim's friend subsequently filed a police complaint. He has not received any further communication from the kidnappers so far, the official said.
The police suspect that the incident may be the result of a personal dispute.
They have registered a case on Sunday under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for kidnapping and extortion, and are investigating the matter, the official said.
