Bengaluru woman abducted, car hits over 20 vehicles in high-speed chase; 3 held
The 21-year-old woman was allegedly abducted after marrying against her family’s wishes. Three men were arrested after residents chased the car.
A 21-year-old woman from Rajasthan, Pooja, was allegedly abducted in Bengaluru on Wednesday night, setting off a high-speed chase that resulted in her car colliding with over 20 vehicles, causing injuries to six people, according to police. The arrested individuals are Rakesh (21), Karan (25), and Ayas (18). The woman's alleged driver, Saddam, remains at large.
Pooja's husband, Omprakash, was reportedly attacked by the accused before she was forced into their car in Agrahara Dasarahalli. The couple, who had married nine months ago against their family's wishes, moved to Bengaluru. Multiple eyewitnesses followed the car for about six to seven kilometers before being helped by others in the vicinity.
The injured victims include Prithviraj (12), Yashika (9), Amul (35), Mani (64), Jayalakshmi (57), and Santosh (33), with Jayalakshmi suffering a serious head injury and being treated in an ICU. Residents Deepak and Kiran played a crucial role in stopping the vehicle. Saddam fled when confronted by the onlookers, while the other three men were apprehended by the police.
The authorities are investigating the involvement of Pooja's relatives and are searching for Saddam. The police have registered cases related to kidnapping, assault, and the road accidents.
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