Former Karnataka MLC kidnapped, released after extortion bid in Attibele
Former Karnataka MLC Dayananda Reddy was kidnapped at gunpoint by a gang that demanded a multi-crore ransom. The victim was held for several hours before being released after agreeing to pay the kidnappers.
Why it matters
This incident highlights serious public safety concerns and the boldness of criminal elements targeting high-profile individuals in the Bengaluru region.
Former Karnataka Legislative Council Member Dayananda Reddy was allegedly kidnapped at gunpoint and held hostage for several hours by a gang that demanded crores of rupees before releasing him near Anekal on the outskirts of Bengaluru, police said on Tuesday.
The article is a straightforward crime report based on police complaints and victim statements.
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