Ujire: Abduction of businessman's eight-year-old son
Kidnappers demand 17 crores in ransom; Complaint filed
Belthangady: A case has been registered at the Belthangady Police Station over the alleged kidnapping of a businessman’s 8-year-old son by a gang, who are demanding a large amount of money in ransom.
The kidnapped child has been identified as Anubhav (8), the son of Bijoy, a businessman and owner of Bijoy Agencies, and a resident of Ashwattakatte in Ratha Street near Ujire’s Janardhanaswamy Temple. In the complaint registered at the Belthangady police station, the child’s grandfather A.K. Shivan revealed that the child was abducted from near his house by a gang of 3 to 4 people in a white car on the evening of Dec. 17, and subsequently the gang demanded a ransom worth 17 crores for the child’s release.
Shivan had ventured out for an evening walk with his grandson Anubhav, and the duo were returning home after playing it is said. The child was walking in front of his grandfather and heading towards their house. As they approached the gate of the house, two strangers descended from a white car parked nearby and forcibly pushed Anubhav into the car. Shivan then ran towards the car, which quickly drove off towards Ratha Street, the registered complaint reveals.
After the abduction, the kidnappers dialed Shivan's niece and demanded a huge amount in exchange for the child’s release, Shivan said.
The Belthangady police has registered a case and are investigating.
No Information Found Despite Night Long Search
Acting immediately after receiving the complaint about the child’s abduction, the Belthangady police began searching for information. Senior police officers also visited the Belthangady station and guided the investigation. It is learned that despite an overnight search, the police have not found any leads or information related to the abduction.
The information has emerged that the abductors have demanded a huge amount of money as ransom in exchange for the child’s release. The abduction case has created an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty among the residents of Ujire.
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8 children between ages of 1 and 14 dead after mass shooting in Louisiana, police say
Shreveport(US) (AP): A gunman in Louisiana killed eight children in shootings at two different homes early Sunday in the nation's deadliest mass shooting in more than two years, police in Shreveport said.
The victims ranged in age from one to about 14 years old, said Shreveport police spokesperson Chris Bordelon. A total of 10 were shot and some of the children were related to the suspect, Bordelon said.
The gunman later died after a chase with officers who fired at the suspect, Bordelon said. The suspect stole a car while leaving the scene of the shootings and was followed by police, according to Bordelon.
Police did not release the name of the suspect but did say he was an adult male. The shootings were the result of a “domestic disturbance,” Bordelon said.
Officials said they were still gathering details at the crime scenes south of downtown Shreveport — the two homes and a third location.
“This is an extensive scene unlike anything most of us have ever seen,” he said.
It was the deadliest mass shooting in the US since eight people were killed in a Chicago suburb in January 2024, according to a database maintained by The Associated Press and USA Today in partnership with Northeastern University.
At a news conference outside the residence where one of the shootings occurred, officials appeared stunned, requesting patience and prayers from the community as they sorted through multiple crime scenes.
“I just don't know what to say, my heart is just taken aback,” Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith said. “I cannot begin to imagine how such an event could occur.”
“This is a tragic situation — maybe the worst tragic situation we've ever had,” said Tom Arceneaux, mayor of the city in northwestern Louisiana with about 180,000 residents. “It's a terrible morning.”
Louisiana State Police say their detectives have been asked by Shreveport police to investigate. In a statement, state police say no officers were harmed in the shooting that involved an officer after a police pursuit into Bossier City on Sunday morning.
State police are asking anyone with pictures, video or information to share it with state police detectives.
Louisiana Gov Jeff Landry said in a statement that he and his wife were heartbroken. “We're deeply grateful to the law enforcement officers and first responders working tirelessly on the scene,” he added.
