Archive · 16 Dec 2025
Man Rescued Using Kidnapper's Smartwatch in Loan Dispute
A young man named Saurabh Sharma was kidnapped by two men who were demanding a lot of money for a loan.
They beat him up and locked him in a room.
But Saurabh was very smart.
He found a smartwatch that one of the kidnappers had left behind.
He used it to call his girlfriend and tell her where he was.
His girlfriend told his dad, and the police came to rescue him.
The police arrested the two kidnappers.
The smartwatch helped save Saurabh's life.
Saurabh Sharma, a 25-year-old hotel manager, was kidnapped over a loan dispute in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
He was beaten and locked in a room by the accused, Hemant Sharma and Sachin Tyagi, who demanded Rs 6 lakh.
Saurabh used Sachin Tyagi's smartwatch to call his girlfriend and share his location.
His girlfriend alerted his father, who contacted the police, leading to his rescue.
Both accused were arrested and charged with illegal money lending and exorbitant interest demands.
- Who
- Saurabh Sharma, a 25-year-old hotel manager, was kidnapped by Hemant Sharma and Sachin Tyagi.
- What
- Saurabh Sharma was rescued after using a kidnapper's smartwatch to send an SOS.
- When
- The incident occurred when Saurabh was on leave in Gwalior.
- Where
- The kidnapping and rescue took place in Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- The kidnapping was due to a loan dispute where the accused demanded an exorbitant amount.
- Victim
- Saurabh Sharma, 25, hotel manager
- Location
- Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh
- Loan Amount
- Rs 2.90 lakh borrowed, Rs 6 lakh demanded
- Accused
- Hemant Sharma alias Chhotu Tyagi, Sachin Tyagi
- Rescue Method
- Used kidnapper's smartwatch to call girlfriend