Italian woman abducted from IGI airport, taken to Chandigarh

Image
Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jun 28 2017 | 7:22 PM IST
A 36-year-old Italian woman was allegedly abducted from the Indira Gandhi International Airport here, robbed of 500 Euros, and taken to Chandigarh by two men, police said today.
The two accused were subsequently arrested, police said.
The woman arrived in Delhi on June 20 and booked a prepaid taxi to her hotel in Paharganj.
However, the driver took her to a fake government office in Gole Market. She was told that since elections were underway in the national capital, all roads leading towards Paharganj were blocked.
Her suspicions aroused, she asked the accused for their Wi-Fi password which they gave her. She then posted a message on her Facebook wall.
Sensing that she had developed suspicions about them, the accused robbed her of 500 Euros and forced her into a car.
They took her to Chandigarh after threatening her of dire consequences if she raised an alarm.
After reaching Chandigarh, the woman managed to escape from their clutches and informed the Italian embassy who then informed the Delhi Police and a case was registered.
On the basis of technical surveillance, the accused Nikki and Prithvi Raj were arrested, police said.

Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content

*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Jun 28 2017 | 7:22 PM IST

Next Story