Bhubaneswar Salesman Kidnapped in Thar SUV, Rs 5 Lakh Ransom Demanded; Two Gang Members Arrested

31 Oct 2026, 17:24 by Himanshu · KalingaTV

Bhubaneswar: Maitri Vihar Police have arrested two alleged members of the notorious KBN gang in connection with the kidnapping of a salesman in a Mahindra Thar SUV and demanding a ransom of Rs 5 lakh in Bhubaneswar.

The arrested accused have been identified as Amlan Mohanty and Rabi Narayan Mohanty.

According to reports, the accused allegedly abducted a salesman identified as Prakash Kumar Gand on October 27.

After kidnapping Prakash in a Thar SUV, the accused allegedly drove him around different parts of Bhubaneswar from around 9 PM to 2 AM.

During this period, they reportedly contacted Prakash’s wife and demanded Rs 5 lakh as ransom for his release.

The accused allegedly assaulted the salesman before abandoning him in the Baramunda area of the city.

Following the incident, Prakash approached the police and lodged a complaint detailing the alleged abduction, ransom demand and assault.

Acting on the complaint, Maitri Vihar Police launched an investigation into the incident.

During the investigation, police identified the two suspects and subsequently arrested them for their alleged involvement in the kidnapping and extortion attempt.

Bhubaneswar Salesman Kidnapped in Thar SUV, Rs 5 Lakh Ransom Demanded; Two Gang Members Arrested

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