Ex-MLC abducted, freed after ransom demand
A former Karnataka legislator was abducted near Bengaluru and later released after negotiations over a ransom demand. The incident involved threats to the victim's life and a demand for money. Police are currently investigating the case and pursuing leads to apprehend the suspects involved.
- ▪Dayananda Reddy, a former member of the Karnataka Legislative Council, was abducted by an armed group near Bengaluru.
- ▪The abductors initially demanded ₹3 crore but agreed to ₹2 crore after negotiations.
- ▪Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident, including examining CCTV footage.
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Ex-MLC abducted, freed after ransom demandA former Karnataka legislator was abducted near Bengaluru, threatened for ransom, and released after negotiations. Police are investigating the incident.Published on: Jun 03, 2026 7:30 AM ISTBy Coovercolly Indresh, BENGALURUShare viaCopy link A former member of the Karnataka Legislative Council was allegedly abducted by an armed group on the outskirts of Bengaluru in the early hours of Tuesday and released several hours later after negotiations over a ransom demand, according to a police complaint.Ex-MLC abducted, freed after ransom demandDayananda Reddy, 63, told police that he was returning home with his driver after visiting the Gold Coin Club when their vehicle was stopped near Huskur in Anekal taluk at about 12.15 am.According to the…
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