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Delhi Police Arrest Wanted Criminal in Rs 2 Crore Abduction
Police arrested a man named Mohd Wamiq in Delhi.
They say he was involved in taking a businessman away and demanding money for his release.
The demanded ransom was Rs 2 crore.
Police said the businessman was forced into a car near Okhla Metro Station.
He escaped when the car stopped at a petrol pump.
The businessman then reached his factory and contacted police.
Police allege that Wamiq helped plan the abduction and arranged the cars.
Three other people were already arrested, but another alleged participant named Noman was still missing.
Delhi Police arrested 29-year-old Mohd Wamiq in New Ashok Nagar after a chase.
Wamiq was wanted in the alleged abduction of businessman Nizamuddin for a Rs 2 crore ransom.
Police said three men forced Nizamuddin into a car near Okhla Metro Station and made him inhale a chemical substance.
Nizamuddin escaped when the vehicle stopped at a petrol pump and later reported the incident to police.
Three other accused were previously arrested, while Wamiq’s alleged associate Noman remained absconding.
- Who
- Delhi Police arrested Mohd Wamiq, a 29-year-old alleged main conspirator, in connection with the case involving businessman Nizamuddin.
- What
- Wamiq was arrested over the alleged abduction of Nizamuddin for a Rs 2 crore ransom.
- Where
- Wamiq was arrested in New Ashok Nagar; the case was registered at Shaheen Bagh police station, and the victim was abducted near Okhla Metro Station while traveling toward Ghaziabad.
- When
- The abduction allegedly occurred on January 2; Wamiq was arrested on a Tuesday, and the report was published on August 19.
- Why
- Police allege that Wamiq and others abducted the businessman to demand Rs 2 crore and threaten his life if the ransom was not paid.
Key facts
- Arrested
- Mohd Wamiq, 29
- Alleged ransom
- Rs 2 crore
- Reward announced
- Rs 20,000 for information leading to Wamiq’s arrest
- Court status
- Wamiq was declared an absconder on March 24
- Victim
- Nizamuddin, a 44-year-old businessman
- Police station
- Shaheen Bagh police station
- Earlier arrests
- Rizwan, Taiyab and Ayaz Khan were previously arrested
Quotes
Delhi Police officer
Police officer reporting the arrest and case details
“"The victim escaped when the accused stopped at a petrol pump. He jumped out of the vehicle and ran away shouting for help."”
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