Police Arrest Gang Involved in Kidnapping Plot for Extortion
Kamareddy police arrested six suspected gang members involved in a planned kidnapping of local businessman Busa Srinivas, showcasing their vigilance in preventing such severe incidents.
Highlights
- •Six members of an interstate gang
- •Kidnapping plot thwarted
- •Arrested at Shivalayam
- •Confiscation of firearm and rubber bullets
Kamareddy police have successfully thwarted an intricate kidnapping plot targeting local businessman Busa Srinivas. The arrest comes after the gang had planned to kidnap him, most likely for ransom purposes.
Arrest Details
In the early hours of Thursday, a group of six suspects—Nittu Narsingarao, 55; Sura Swamy, 27; Puli Prashanth Goud, 40; Suram Swamy, 40; Vaibhav Prakash Baradevar, 21; and Ajay Hanmantha Rao, 25—were apprehended for their alleged involvement. The suspects had gathered at Shivalayam near Krishajinvadi in Tadwai police station limits the day before, reportedly to devise a kidnapping plan.
The gang made an attempted escape upon realizing the approach of law enforcement. However, the swift action by Kamareddy police allowed the arrest of all six members, followed by a thorough search yielding a firearm and rubber bullets that were confiscated from them.
Superintendent of Police M. Rajesh Chandra stated in a press statement: "We received credible information regarding this gang's activities and quickly arranged our deployment to preempt the plot."Background Details
The suspects were identified as operating from both Kamareddy, with Nittu Narsingarao and Puli Prashanth Goud, and Maharashtra, with Vaibhav Prakash Baradevar and Ajay Hanmantha Rao. The gang's interstate operation
Busa Srinivas has reported no immediate harm but acknowledged the serious threat posed by this attempted kidnapping. Local authorities have stated that Srinivas is safe and will be closely monitored to ensure his protection.
