The Tribune, January 19, 2002

Bid to kidnap doctor’s son, one held
Our Correspondent

Rohtak, January 18
With the arrest of Vijay, alias Chhote, the police today foiled the attempt of a gang of kidnappers to abduct a son of a doctor of Sampla township, near here.

The police has also launched a manhunt to apprehend Surinder, an accomplice of the kidnappers. The 26-year-old suspect belongs to Kheri-Sampla village.

Mr Atar Singh Ahlawat, SSP, said Vijay, 27, and Surinder were members of the gang involved in kidnapping 20-year-old son of a sweets shop owner of Nangloi (Delhi) in February, 2000, and released him after allegedly getting a ransom of Rs 20 lakh.

Two members of this gang, Ajay and Sucha, were arrested by the Delhi police on May 24, 2000.

Mr Ahlawat said Vijay and Surinder were also planning to kidnap a son of a wealthy politician of Sampla. Vijay, he said, was arrested by the Sampla police while Surinder, who was also involved in car thefts, was still absconding.