Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Ulhasnagar Builder Abducted At Gunpoint, Rescued Within Eight Hours
Jayram Nehalani, a builder from Ulhasnagar, was allegedly taken by armed men during his morning walk.
The attackers reportedly threatened him with a gun and put him in a vehicle.
Police quickly began searching for him.
They used cameras, phone information and other investigation methods to find the suspects.
The suspects allegedly changed vehicles to avoid being caught.
Police found them near Khadavli and rescued Nehalani safely.
One person, Anil Jagtap, was arrested, while others escaped.
Police are still checking whether the kidnapping involved a ₹50 lakh ransom or another motive.
Builder and estate agent Jayram Nehalani was allegedly abducted at gunpoint from Gol Maidan in Ulhasnagar on Monday morning.
The attackers reportedly struck Nehalani, forced him into a Scorpio SUV and later moved him to a WagonR.
Thane Police used CCTV footage, technical surveillance and call records to trace the suspects to Khadavli.
Police rescued Nehalani within eight hours and arrested Anil Jagtap of Chakkinalaka, Kalyan.
Investigators are probing an alleged ₹50 lakh ransom demand and possible links to a dispute, enmity or organized gang.
- Who
- Builder and estate agent Jayram Nehalani was abducted; police arrested Anil Jagtap and are searching for other suspects.
- What
- Nehalani was allegedly kidnapped at gunpoint and rescued within eight hours.
- When
- Monday morning, at around 10 a.m.; the rescue occurred within eight hours.
- Where
- The abduction occurred near Gol Maidan in Ulhasnagar Camp-2, and the rescue took place near Khadavli.
- Why
- Police are investigating an alleged ₹50 lakh ransom demand, along with possible business, personal or organized-crime motives.
- Victim
- Jayram Nehalani, a prominent builder and estate agent
- Abduction location
- Gol Maidan, Ulhasnagar Camp-2
- Reported time
- Around 10 a.m. on Monday
- Rescue time
- Within eight hours of the abduction
- Rescue location
- Khadavli area
- Arrest
- Anil Jagtap, a resident of Chakkinalaka, Kalyan
- Ransom angle
- Police are investigating an alleged demand for ₹50 lakh