Former Karnataka MLC kidnapped, released after extortion bid at Attibele in Bengaluru
Former Karnataka MLC Dayananda Reddy was kidnapped at gunpoint and held for ransom in Bengaluru. The gang initially demanded ₹3 crore but settled for ₹2 crore after negotiations. Reddy was released after several hours and has since reported the incident to the police, who are investigating the case.
- ▪Dayananda Reddy was kidnapped while returning home from work.
- ▪The kidnappers initially demanded ₹3 crore before negotiating down to ₹2 crore.
- ▪Reddy was held for several hours before being released near Anekal.
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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.According to a complaint filed at the Attibele Police Station, the incident occurred around 12.15 a.m. on Tuesday when Mr. Reddy was returning home with his driver after finishing work at the Gold Coin Club, of which he is the president.The complainant stated that near Heelalige village, two men on a motorcycle intercepted his car and claimed they had brought a gift for him.
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