Bengaluru police foil abduction bid after swift Namma 112 response
Bengaluru police successfully thwarted an attempted abduction of a cab driver and his friend. The incident occurred early Friday morning when four individuals threatened the driver with a knife. Thanks to a quick response from the Namma 112 emergency service, one suspect was arrested and the victims were rescued.
- ▪The abduction attempt took place near Bagaluru in northeastern Bengaluru.
- ▪The police were alerted by the cab driver’s friend who managed to escape and call for help.
- ▪Officers from the Hoysala team reached the scene within 16 minutes and apprehended one suspect.
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An attempt by four persons to abduct a cab driver along with his friend near Bagaluru in northeastern Bengaluru in the early hours of Friday was foiled by the police.The attempt was thwarted after a swift response by the Hoysala team following an emergency call made by one of the victims.According to the police, the incident occurred around 5 a.m. on Friday when four individuals, who had arrived from the airport, booked a cab. After boarding the cab, they allegedly threatened the driver with a knife near Srinivasa Nagar under the jurisdiction of Bagaluru police station, and demanded money.When the driver told them he was not carrying any money, the accused allegedly forced him to call a friend to the location. After the friend arrived, the four allegedly attempted to abduct him as well.
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