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Crime
Darbhanga Police Rescue 19-Year-Old Abhishek Kumar After Uncle Demands ₹1 Lakh Ransom
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 10:36 PM
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A 19‑year‑old from Ghanashyampur, Darbhanga was abducted and his uncle demanded a ₹1 lakh ransom; police intervened and secured his release.
The police in Darbhanga rescued a 19‑year‑old resident of Ghanashyampur after he was reportedly kidnapped by a relative who demanded a ransom of one lakh rupees. The victim, identified as Abhishek Kumar, was taken from his home and held captive while the kidnapper, his uncle, repeatedly demanded payment over a video call.
Abhishek's mother filed a first‑information report (FIR) against her brother, Ram Kumar, alleging his involvement in the abduction. Following the complaint, a team of local police officers launched an operation to locate the victim and confront the accused.
Police officials say they were able to locate the location where Abhishek was being held, intervene before the ransom could be paid, and safely return him to his family. The alleged kidnapper has been taken into custody for further questioning, and the case is under investigation for criminal kidnapping and extortion.
Abhishek's mother filed a first‑information report (FIR) against her brother, Ram Kumar, alleging his involvement in the abduction. Following the complaint, a team of local police officers launched an operation to locate the victim and confront the accused.
Police officials say they were able to locate the location where Abhishek was being held, intervene before the ransom could be paid, and safely return him to his family. The alleged kidnapper has been taken into custody for further questioning, and the case is under investigation for criminal kidnapping and extortion.