Duo arrested for kidnapping minor

Krisham Kumar Sharma and Sahib Singh, both working at a call centre of a leading mobile firm, were arrested yesterday after Lance Naik Shokender complained to police that son has been abducted.

He also said in the complaint that the abductors had asked for Rs 15 lakh for the child's release and gave the mobile number from which he had received the ransom call.

Police traced the number and zeroed-in on Krishan, who lives near the residence of the jawan in Lodhi road in south Delhi.

"He was apprehended while he was trying to escape. He admitted his involvement in the crime and disclosed that after kidnapping the child, he had handed over him to Sahib Singh," DCP (South) Chhaya Sharma said.

Police raided Singh's residence and rescued the boy from there. Since they were facing financial problems, the duo planned the kidnapping in order to make quick money.

"Krishan was residing in Lodhi road complex with his maternal aunt where he came in contact with the boy and became friendly with him," Sharma said.

On Friday, Krishan kidnapped the boy and went to his house in Naraina village. He then later handed him over to Singh.