Four persons have been arrested for allegedly abducting a 21-year-old man in an autorickshaw at Pallikaranai in south Chennai and robbing him, the police said. The incident took place on October 14.

Source: The Hindu

According to police, the victim, identified as Ajay, was forced into the autorickshaw and assaulted after he told the group he had no cash or valuables. The suspects allegedly forced him to obtain a loan through a mobile app, then withdrew Rs 9,500 from an ATM and snatched his mobile phone before letting him go.

Source: The Hindu

Accused remanded, autorickshaw seized

Following Ajay's complaint, the Pallikaranai police registered a case and arrested Sai Abuthakir, alias Abu, 18; Prakash Raj, 22; Poobalan, 23; and Sanjay, 21, all from Chromepet. They were remanded in judicial custody, and the autorickshaw allegedly used in the crime was seized, police said.

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Officials said the men were traced through the police investigation after the complaint was filed. The allegations are under investigation and have not been proved in court.

Source: NDTV via DainikNews Live