Five held for 'kidnapping' bizman in Mysuru for ransom

The Mysuru police on Monday said they have rescued a businessman, who was allegedly kidnapped by a gang for a ransom, and arrested five men in this connection.

- NT Correspondent

Lokesh, a resident of Vijayanagar, who was involved in finance and real estate, was abducted on December 6, they said.

According to police, the prime accused, Santosh, had known Lokesh for the past three months and believed he possessed significant wealth. Acting on this assumption, he allegedly planned the abduction.

Citing preliminary investigation, a senior police officer said that Santosh was aware that Lokesh visited a club every day and allegedly took advantage of it.