17-Year-Old Boy Kidnapped During Garba Event in Beltarodi, Nagpur
Nagpur, India: A shocking incident occurred during a Garba event in the Narendra Nagar area, where a 17-year-old boy was allegedly kidnapped, assaulted, and extorted for money by three individuals, including a juvenile. The crime took place between the night of October 12 and the early morning of October 13, near Beltarodi Police Station.
The victim, identified as Prajwal Vipin Patil, a resident of Narendra Nagar, was attending the Garba celebration at Lakshavedh Ground when he encountered two acquaintances, Harshal Rajesh Shahu (19) from Balakrishna Nagar and Prayag Ravindra Meshram (19) from Mudranagar, Nagpur. Accompanied by a juvenile, the trio allegedly demanded money from Prajwal to buy drugs. When he refused, they forcibly confined him in a vehicle and drove him to the Pandit Havel area in Shankarpur. There, they verbally abused, physically assaulted, and threatened to kill him if he did not meet their demands.
The attackers filmed the entire incident, using the footage to further intimidate Prajwal by threatening to make the video viral if he sought help. They extorted ₹3,000 in cash and forced him to transfer an additional ₹2,000 online before releasing him. Before letting him go, they warned him not to approach the police.
After the incident, Prajwal's father, Vipin Patil, filed a complaint with the Beltarodi Police Station. The police acted swiftly, registering a case under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and apprehending the two adult suspects, while the juvenile was also taken into custody.
The Beltarodi Police have launched an in-depth investigation into the case, ensuring the perpetrators face legal action. The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, highlighting the need for increased vigilance and security at public events.
