Gold theft: Four arrested in Wayanad

Four individuals have been arrested in Keralam for allegedly kidnapping and assaulting a 59-year-old man, Joney, over his son's love marriage, according to Pooyappally police. The incident unfolded on Friday night when a four-member gang abducted Mr. Joney from his residence in Kottakkavila, Elamadu. The police revealed that a relative of one of the accused had eloped with Mr. Joney's son, leading to the assault.

The accused allegedly broke into Mr. Joney's house, verbally abused him, and demanded information about his son's whereabouts. They threatened to take away his son if he did not comply, subsequently dragging him into a vehicle. Inside the car, the accused assaulted Mr. Joney before fleeing with him. Mr. Joney's relatives immediately informed the police, who intercepted the vehicle and rescued him.

The four accused were subsequently arrested and formally charged at Pooyappally police station. They were brought before a court on Saturday and remanded to judicial custody.