Two Indian nationals rescued after JKIA kidnapping, three Pakistanis arrested
NAIROBI,Kenya, Aug 14- Two Indian nationals who were allegedly kidnapped shortly after arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) have been rescued in Kajiado County, with detectives arresting three Pakistani…
Two Indian nationals were rescued from kidnapping near Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Kenya, while three suspected Pakistani kidnappers were arrested, according to investigators. The victims, Sandeep Sandeep and Ishwar Singh, arrived at JKIA on August 10, 2026, and were released from Immigration around 2:50pm. Shortly after departing the airport, they were reportedly taken by two men in a white Nissan Note, who drove them to a bungalow in Kajiado County.
Upon arrival, detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) rescued the two victims, who were found bound and distressed inside a bedroom. The DCI stated that the suspects had contacted the victims' families in India via WhatsApp and demanded a ransom of $32,000 (approximately Sh4.1 million) for their release.
Three Pakistani nationals were arrested at the scene and are being held pending further investigation. The DCI also recovered the victims' mobile phones, which were hidden in a bush nearby. The three suspects are currently being processed for arraignment, while detectives continue to investigate the full circumstances of the kidnapping and determine if the suspects are part of a larger network engaged in kidnapping for ransom. The DCI emphasized its commitment to safeguarding individuals within Kenya's borders.
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