'Pistol to chest': BJP neta held hostage, robbed of Rs 12L at Kanpur farmhouse
A BJP politician in Kanpur was held hostage and robbed of cash and valuables by two masked men at his farmhouse. Police are currently investigating the incident, noting that the perpetrators appeared to have prior knowledge of the property's layout.
Why it matters
The incident highlights security concerns for public figures and the potential for targeted criminal activity against political officials.
KANPUR: Two masked men allegedly held BJP Pichhda Morcha state secretary Ramesh Yadav hostage at his farmhouse in Kanpur and robbed him of Rs 12 lakh in cash, jewellery and a watch on Monday night.The robbers tied his hands and legs, locked him in a bathroom and fled after spending about 37 minutes at the farmhouse in the Sen Paschimpara police station area, around 20 kilometres from the city.Yadav, who became Pichhda Morcha state secretary on Oct 1, had returned from Lucknow around 12.30 am after assuming charge. He was staying alone at the four-bigha farmhouse, about 500 metres from his home, where four guards were deployed.Yadav said his servant, Abhay Rajput, served him food and left around 10.45 pm.
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