India, April 7 -- A 62-year-old businessman from Shivaji Park was allegedly tied up and robbed of Rs.9,000 cash, two watches and other valuables by a masseur and his aides on Saturday. He managed to untie himself and approached the police the next morning.

According to the police, the complainant, Mahesh Kotecha, lives with family in Shivaji Park and was acquainted with one Hitesh Thakur, who had earlier provided him massage services at home. A few days ago, Kotecha began receiving messages from one Vikas Choudhary, who said he had obtained his number through Thakur and offered massage services.

"On Saturday night, Kotecha called Choudhary to his residence for a massage. After giving a massage for some time, the complainant went to wash...