{
  "id": 10157783,
  "title": "Kidnapped Bhopal businessman rescued within three hours of police complaint",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/kidnapped-bhopal-businessman-rescued-within-three-hours-of-police-10157783",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T06:32:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express - India",
    "slug": "the-indian-express-india",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/india/kidnapped-bhopal-businessman-rescued-police-complaint-10895860/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bhopal businessman Prem Singh Solanki was swiftly rescued from kidnappers within three hours of lodging a police complaint, thanks to the prompt action of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport police. The incident unfolded when Solanki, who runs an antique business, was allegedly lured to Kolkata under the guise of selling his products. Upon arrival at Kolkata airport on September 24, he was told to proceed to an office in Basirhat, where he sensed something amiss upon arrival. As he returned, four or five unidentified individuals intercepted his vehicle, kidnapped him, and transported him to an undisclosed location. The kidnappers subsequently made a ransom call demanding Rs 20 lakh from Solanki's family. Upon learning of the kidnapping, his son Rohit immediately flew to Kolkata, contacting the police and initiating a swift investigation. Within hours, police commenced tracking the mobile towers of the kidnappers and Solanki. The police then instructed Solanki's son to comply with the ransom demand and request a meeting location for the payment. As the kidnappers arrived at the specified meeting point on VIP Road, the police intercepted and arrested three accused individuals, ultimately rescuing Solanki. The police also seized a white SUV utilized in the kidnapping. According to police sources, two of the accused confessed to being former Customs Department officials. The authorities are conducting a comprehensive investigation to determine if they are part of an inter-state criminal network. Rohit Solanki expressed gratitude for the prompt response, stating that he initially believed the ransom demand was legitimate but sensed something was amiss upon receiving a follow-up call.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Kidnapped Bhopal businessman rescued within three hours of police complaint",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/kidnapped-bhopal-businessman-rescued-within-three-hours-of-police",
        "published": "2026-09-27T06:32:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Bhopal Businessman Lured By Antique Deal, Kidnapped In Kolkata; Police Rescue, Arrest Three",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/bhopal-businessman-lured-by-antique-deal-kidnapped-in-kolkata-police",
        "published": "2026-09-27T08:15:16.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}