Daring Rescue: Punjab Police Foil Kidnapping Plot in 24 Hours

A seven-year-old boy, Bhavkirat Singh, was rescued by Punjab Police within 24 hours of his kidnapping for a Rs 1-crore ransom. The main kidnapper was killed in a gunfight with police, while two accomplices were captured. Three officers were injured, and a Rs 10 lakh reward was announced for the rescue team.

In a dramatic turn of events, the Punjab Police successfully rescued a seven-year-old boy within 24 hours of his abduction for a ransom of Rs 1 crore. The main accused was killed in a shootout, which also left three officers injured.

The boy, identified as Bhavkirat Singh, was kidnapped by motorcycle-borne perpetrators outside his home in Seehan Daud village. His grandfather, a farmer, immediately alerted the police, prompting a swift and coordinated response.

Police teams traced the main suspect, Jasprit Singh, to a location near Mandour village in Patiala. A confrontation ensued, leading to his fatal injuries. The kidnappers had demanded a hefty ransom, and their arrest uncovered plans for the crime, earning the police team a cash reward of Rs 10 lakh.

(With inputs from agencies.)