Shiv Sena (UBT) leader kidnapped in Nanded, released later

Shiv Sena leader abducted in Nanded, FIR filed as police investigate; accused warned against politics and property deals

A Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) leader from Nanded was reportedly kidnapped by eight to nine individuals and later released, prompting the police to register an FIR and initiate an investigation, an official said on Saturday (December 14, 2024).

Nanded Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Gaurav Kotgire was abducted from Bafna area, some 670kms from here, on Friday (Dec. 13) night, the official said.

"He was bundled into an SUV when he was working in his garage and taken to an unidentified location. He was released a few hours later, after which he approached police. He has claimed the accused had covered their faces and threatened him with a weapon. The accused allegedly told him to not indulge much in politics and property deals as well as talk ill of other leaders," the official informed.

A case of kidnapping and other offenses has been registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against unidentified persons and efforts are on to trace and nab the accused, the Itvara police station official added.

Published - December 14, 2024 03:24 pm IST