A 30-year-old woman in Bengaluru was reportedly kidnapped and held captive for four days due to a loan dispute. The accused allegedly assaulted her, stripped her of clothing, and threatened to release a video of her in a semi-naked state unless she repaid the money owed. The incident highlights growing concerns over the extreme measures taken in financial disputes.
Three people, including two women, have been arrested in connection with the case, PTI reported, quoting police. Police personnel, who had received information about the incident, then reached the house and rescued her, bringing her to Chandra Layout Police Station, ANI reported. She allegedly asked to use the toilet when Reshma opened the door and went outside. Efforts are continuing to apprehend the remaining suspects who are allegedly absconding.
The incident began on August 27, when Nazath allegedly called the woman to her house in Metro Layout on the pretext of offering her some work and money. The woman arrived with her minor son at around 5.30 pm, following which Reshma, Suhel and two others allegedly entered the house and assaulted her. The woman told police that her elder son was sent back to her mother’s house on August 29, while she remained confined at the house. The woman was eventually rescued on the afternoon of August 31 after she used an opportunity to alert police. Chandra Layout police registered a case on August 31 against Nazath Begam, Reshma Banu, Suhel and Saif for alleged kidnapping, wrongful confinement, assault and criminal intimidation.
Police said three accused, including the two women, have been arrested following the investigation.
