{
  "id": 20177897,
  "title": "Tanker driver abducted and tortured over unpaid salary; four booked",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/tanker-driver-abducted-and-tortured-over-unpaid-salary-four-booked",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T13:24:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/tanker-driver-abducted-and-tortured-over-unpaid-salary-four-booked/article71704711.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A tanker truck driver in India was allegedly abducted and tortured over an unpaid salary dispute, according to a complaint filed on November 6. The 30-year-old victim, who worked for Srinivas at Sri Water Tank Service for two-and-a-half years, claimed he was owed roughly ₹2.10 lakh in back wages. Tensions escalated on November 4, with the driver accusing Srinivas of the unpaid salary. The two reportedly argued near Srinivas's residence, leading to the driver's subsequent assault with an iron rod and abduction in a car. The assailants are believed to have taken the driver to Bellandur Lake and Marathahalli railway gate before dumping him near crushed stone. He received medical attention and reported the incident to the Jeevan Bheemanagar police. Four suspects have been booked, and further investigations are underway.",
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    "Tanker driver abducted and tortured for unpaid salary in India.",
    "30-year-old victim owed ₹2.10 lakh in back wages.",
    "Four suspects booked in the assault and abduction case."
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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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."
}