Bengaluru, June 3 -- Former Karnataka BJP MLC Dayananda Reddy was allegedly kidnapped at gunpoint by unidentified assailants near Anekal on the outskirts of Bengaluru and held captive for several hours before being released after the abductors reportedly demanded Rs 3 crore for his freedom, police said on Wednesday.
According to a complaint lodged by Reddy, the incident occurred shortly after midnight on Monday near Heelalige in Anekal taluk when he was leaving the Gold Coin Club, a facility reportedly owned by him.
Police said two men on a motorcycle intercepted Reddy's vehicle by posing as individuals delivering a gift box. After gaining access to the car, they allegedly brandished a firearm, threatened the driver and forced them to dri...