2 booked for bid to kidnap jeweller
MUMBAI, Aug. 1 -- A 47-year-old Zaveri Bazaar jeweller has alleged that two men assaulted him and attempted to kidnap him in Bandra after he demanded repayment of a Rs.35 lakh loan he had extended to one of them. The Bandra police have registered an FIR against the duo following the incident.
According to the complaint, Kailash Raigar, owns a jewellery shop in Zaveri Bazaar, had known Saurav Jain for about six months. Raigar alleged that he lent Saurav Rs.35 lakh around four months ago. When he repeatedly sought repayment, Saurav's elder brother, Hitesh Jain, and his friend, Kehul Jain, allegedly assaulted and threatened him.
On Wednesday, Hitesh called Raigar, allegedly abused him over the phone and asked him to meet in Bandra West. When he reached the spot around 12.30am, he found Hitesh accompanied by Kehul. The two allegedly abused and assaulted Raigar. A patrol team noticed the commotion. Seeing the officers, the accused allegedly tried to leave in their car. Raigar stopped them, following which they allegedly challenged him to get into the vehicle. Raigar claimed that once inside, the two drove towards Mahim.
The police intercepted the vehicle before it could go further and brought all three to Bandra police station....
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