Archive · 29 Jun 2025
Pilot, Others Arrested for Kidnapping Farmer to Hamper Airport Project
Some people, including a pilot, were arrested for kidnapping a farmer and his family.
The kidnappers wanted to make it harder for the government to build a new airport.
The farmer and his family were moved to a new place to make way for the airport, but they didn't want to go.
The kidnappers thought they could cause problems and maybe get money by making the airport project difficult.
The family was found and rescued by the police.
The accused are now facing charges for their actions.
A pilot and four others were arrested for allegedly kidnapping a farmer's family.
The kidnapping was intended to create obstacles in the land acquisition process for the Noida International Airport.
The farmer and his family were previously rehabilitated due to the airport project.
The family was rescued by police after being held hostage in a secluded area.
The accused aimed to falsely implicate officials and gain financial benefits.
- Who
- Five people, including a pilot, kidnapped Hansraj, his wife Kamlesh Devi, and son Saurabh.
- What
- Kidnapping of a farmer's family to obstruct the Noida International Airport project.
- When
- The kidnapping occurred sometime between May 29 and June 2. The arrests were made on Saturday.
- Where
- Jewar, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, near the Noida International Airport.
- Why
- To create hurdles in the airport's land acquisition and rehabilitation process, potentially for financial gain.
- Accused
- Captain Puttan Singh, Sarojbala, Pawan Chaudhary, Pramod, and Ramadevi
- Victims
- Hansraj, Kamlesh Devi, and Saurabh
- Location of Rescue
- Outside Dayanatpur village
- Charges
- Kidnapping
- Airport
- Noida International Airport
- Hearing Date
- July 7 (Allahabad High Court)