Kidnapped Karnataka Doctor's Shocking Return: ₹6 Crore Ransom, ₹300 Fare Home

In a shocking incident from Karnataka, Dr. Sunil Kumar, a 45-year-old paediatrician, was kidnapped during his morning walk and held for a ransom of ₹6 crore. The abduction occurred near the Shaneshwara temple in Suryanarayanapet, where a gang forced him into their vehicle. Hours later, police intervened, but the kidnappers released him with only ₹300 for his return journey home. Authorities are investigating potential business motives linked to his brother's role in the local liquor trade. The doctor’s brother, who received a WhatsApp call asking for the ransom, is president of the liquor dealers’ association in Karnataka’s Ballari district This alarming event raises concerns about safety in the region.
Source: Indian Express, Hindustan Times, Times of India