Bengaluru, Oct. 2 -- The RR Nagar police have arrested a 40-year-old man for allegedly staging his own kidnapping and demanding Rs 90 lakh from his father as ransom.

The accused has been identified as Manish. According to the police, he allegedly planned the fake kidnapping with the help of two associates to extract money from his father, Manohar Patel, 62.

Manish had reportedly told his father that he was travelling to Gadag by train in connection with a financial transaction. He also said that he would call the next morning. However, when Manohar received a call the following day, the caller allegedly claimed that his son had been kidnapped and demanded Rs 90 lakh for his release.

Worried over the alleged kidnapping, Manohar approach...