Thane bizman kidnapped, ransom of Rs one crore sought

, Nov 28: A 42-year-old cable operator from Ulhasnagar township in the district was allegedly kidnapped by unknown persons from outside his house, police said today.

Raja alias Bhagwan Lalchand Oocchani got a call on his mobile phone on the night of November 24 and went outside him home. However, he never returned since then, said Assistant Police Inspector G J Jaid of Central Police Station.

Police registered a case of kidnapping under relevant sections of IPC last night after the family members of Oocchani received a call seeking ransom of Rs one crore for his release, from an unidentified person, he said. Police are carrying further investigations.

PTI