India, July 16 -- LUCKNOW A real estate businessman kidnapped from Mumbai in June was rescued by the UP Special Task Force (STF) after the arrest of three individuals, including Sarvar Khan alias Ishtiyaq and his two accomplices, from UP's Banda district, stated an official release on Wednesday.

During interrogation, Khan confessed to kidnapping the realtor, Mohd Sajid, saying he lent Rs.50 lakh to him, which was not repaid and this led to the kidnapping.

The kidnapping took place on June 12, 2025, in Mumbai, and a case was registered at the Oshiwara police station there. The STF collaborated with the Mumbai Police to track down the kidnappers and rescue the victim. The kidnappers demanded a ransom of Rs.50 lakh from the businessman's f...