Archive · 17 Sep 2026
Suspected Bengaluru Kidnapping Bid Triggers Nine-Kilometre Vehicle Chase
Police say a group of men allegedly tried to kidnap a young woman in Bengaluru.
People nearby noticed what was happening and chased the suspects’ car.
The car was driven quickly and crashed into more than 135 vehicles.
Six people were seriously hurt, and more than 30 others had minor injuries.
Residents stopped the car after it traveled about nine kilometres.
Three people were taken from the car and handed to the police.
Another man, who was allegedly driving, escaped.
Police suspect the attempted kidnapping may have been connected to a family disagreement.
A suspected kidnapping attempt in Bengaluru led to a nine-kilometre pursuit.
The fleeing vehicle allegedly struck more than 35 cars and over 100 two-wheelers.
Six people were seriously injured and more than 30 others sustained minor injuries.
Residents intercepted the vehicle, pulled out three suspects and handed them to police.
Police arrested three suspects, while the alleged driver Saddam remains at large.
- Who
- Three arrested suspects—Rakesh, Karan and Ayan—are accused; Saddam, the alleged driver, escaped. Pooja was the intended kidnapping target.
- What
- A suspected kidnapping attempt led to a nine-kilometre chase and extensive vehicle damage.
- When
- The articles do not provide a specific date.
- Where
- The incident began in Dasarahalli, Bengaluru, and ended near Fourth Cross in Vijayanagar Hoshahalli.
- Why
- Police suspect the attempt may have resulted from a family dispute involving Pooja’s paternal aunt.
- Pursuit distance
- Nearly nine kilometres
- Vehicles damaged
- More than 35 cars and over 100 two-wheelers
- Injuries
- Six people seriously injured; more than 30 sustained minor injuries
- Arrested suspects
- Rakesh, 31; Karan, 35; and Ayan, 18
- Escaped suspect
- Saddam, who allegedly drove the vehicle
- Police investigation
- CCTV footage and other evidence are being examined
- Suspected motive
- A possible family dispute and alleged involvement of Pooja’s paternal aunt