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Pune businessman kidnapped for 50 lakh ransom, rescued by police; 5 held

Pune businessman kidnapped for 50 lakh ransom, rescued by police; 5 held

According to the police, the accused, all residents of Uttar Pradesh, had abducted the businessman from the Rahatani area on Monday and escaped in a SUV. After the kidnapping, the victim’s family informed the police, who quickly formed multiple teams to trace the suspects

11 March,2026 10:56 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Two persons abduct youth in Thane, demand Rs 5 lakh ransom from friend

Two persons abduct youth in Thane, demand Rs 5 lakh ransom from friend

The incident occurred in the Manpada area on Saturday evening when the victim and his friend were returning home on a motorbike after meeting another friend

23 February,2026 12:10 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
Bigg Boss 13's Himanshi Khurana receives death threat, Rs 10 cr extortion call

Bigg Boss 13's Himanshi Khurana receives death threat, Rs 10 cr extortion call

Himanshi Khurana has received a death threat demanding Rs 10 crore, prompting an FIR in Mohali. Police are tracing the caller and examining digital evidence, while security measures are reviewed. No arrests have been made so far

14 February,2026 06:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Holding us all to ransom

Holding us all to ransom

The possibility of delivery workers going on strike again should be a warning that we need more apps that can bring products to consumers faster than ever

26 January,2026 07:43 AM IST | Mumbai | Lindsay Pereira

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