Police shoot at kidnappers and rescue 6-year old boy

Image
Press Trust of India Bangalore
Last Updated : Aug 13 2014 | 11:30 PM IST
Police today foiled an attempt to abduct a six-year-old boy for ransom by firing on two kidnappers and injuring them when they were trying to flee with the hostage.
"The boy was kidnapped at around 4 pm in Cottonpet police station limits. Kidnappers had demanded a ransom of Rs 30 lakh by calling the boy's parents," Labhu Ram, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Bangalore West, told PTI.
He said that as soon as police got the information, a team was formed for the rescue of the boy. "As the police zeroed in on the kidnappers near Srirampura, they attacked our two constables and injured them."
"Despite our repeated warnings, they injured our men. In self-defence, police had to fire on their legs injuring two kidnappers," he said.
The boy has been rescued, Labhu Ram said. "As of now, we know only two persons were involved. Both of them are undergoing treatment at K C General Hospital and investigation is on to find out further about them and their associates if any", he said.
*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: Aug 13 2014 | 11:30 PM IST

Next Story