2 youths allege kidnapping for ransom

An alleged case of kidnapping for ransom has come to light here with two youths claiming they were held captive by a group of people and released only upon payment of money.
According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Ran Vijay Singh, a complaint in this regard has been filed by a Shibban Pura resident, one Umesh Verma alias Atul, at Sihani Gate police station.
Police said that the complainant has alleged that on Oct. 6, himself and a friend of his, both aged 23, were served food items laced with sedatives by one Amit Sharma and his three associates, identified as Shahid, Sajid and Arif, when they were visiting Nahal village.

The complainant said that he and his friend, one Debashu Chaudhary, thereafter found themselves in a house in Delhi's Saket area where they were held against their wishes for the next two days.
The complainants alleged that the accused threatened to implicate them in a false case of rape unless they were handed Rs 25 lakh. They added that an amount was paid by their family members for their release.
A case under Section 384 of IPC has been registered in the matter and police is ascertaining the veracity of the allegations, Singh added.