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Crime
Mushtaq Khan Foils Rs 1 Crore Kidnap Plot After Hearing Azaan, Says God Helped
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 07:10 AM
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Mushtaq Khan escaped a kidnapping attempt worth Rs 1 crore after hearing the azaan, crediting divine help for his survival.
Mushtaq Khan was targeted in a kidnapping scheme that demanded a ransom of one crore rupees. While the abductors were attempting to move him, the call to prayer (azaan) was heard, prompting Khan to act.
Seizing the moment, Khan managed to break free from his captors and flee the scene. He later recounted that the sudden sound of the azaan gave him the courage and presence of mind to escape.
In a statement to the media, Khan said, "God was with me," attributing his safe return to divine intervention. Police have been alerted to the incident, and investigations into the kidnapping plot are underway.
The case highlights the growing concern over high‑value ransom kidnappings in the country and underscores the role of quick thinking in thwarting such crimes.
Seizing the moment, Khan managed to break free from his captors and flee the scene. He later recounted that the sudden sound of the azaan gave him the courage and presence of mind to escape.
In a statement to the media, Khan said, "God was with me," attributing his safe return to divine intervention. Police have been alerted to the incident, and investigations into the kidnapping plot are underway.
The case highlights the growing concern over high‑value ransom kidnappings in the country and underscores the role of quick thinking in thwarting such crimes.