Thane Police Investigate Kidnapping of Doctor
Incident Overview
The Kalwa police have initiated legal action against five individuals suspected of kidnapping a 35-year-old doctor from a civic hospital in Thane district, Maharashtra. According to police reports, the assailants held the doctor captive and extorted Rs 2 lakh by threatening to involve him in a fabricated currency case.
Legal Action Taken
On Thursday, authorities filed a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including sections 140(2) related to kidnapping for ransom, and 309(4) concerning robbery. This development follows the incident that reportedly occurred last week.
Details of the Abduction
The abduction took place on November 8 at approximately 9 am. Police reports indicate that the accused, along with an acquaintance of the doctor, took him from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital in Kalwa. One of the suspects, identified as Irfan Azgar Ali, arrived with four accomplices who posed as law enforcement officers. They forcibly placed the doctor in a vehicle, transported him to Nashik, and threatened to falsely accuse him of being involved in a counterfeit currency operation. During this ordeal, they confiscated Rs 2 lakh from him and demanded an additional Rs 12 lakh.
Escape and Aftermath
The doctor successfully escaped from his captors by evening and returned to his residence in Vartak Nagar. Following his return, he filed a formal complaint with the authorities.
Current Status of the Investigation
As of now, police are actively investigating the case, but no arrests have been made.
Related Incident
In an unrelated case, a Mumbai-based doctor couple reported their 15-year-old son missing to the Tardeo police station. After a brief search, the teenager returned home safely after spending the night away, alleviating his parents’ concerns.
Additional News
In a separate event, Grant Medical College in Mumbai faced scrutiny after a first-year MBBS student tragically committed suicide, highlighting ongoing issues within the medical community.