Lagatar24 Desk
Ranchi: A youth was allegedly kidnapped, held hostage for about 12 hours and brutally beaten in the Ratu police station area, with the victim alleging that three men locked him in a room and assaulted him with a belt, a cooking gas pipe and bamboo sticks.
Victim Says Accused Meant to Kill Him
The victim said the accused intended to kill him and hide his body in a septic tank. Late at night, after the accused fell asleep, he managed to escape through a ventilator.
Victim Identified, FIR Filed
The victim has been identified as 29-year-old Laxman Gope, a resident of Durga Colony, Ravi Steel, Kamre, son of the late Kalu Gope. On his complaint, an FIR has been registered at Ratu police station against Shatrughan Singh, his nephew Chhotu Singh and Prakash Giri under various sections, including attempt to murder. Police have begun investigating.
How He Was Lured
Laxman told police that he had stepped out of his house on Wednesday for some work when the three accused enticed him and took him to their house. As soon as he reached there, they shut the door of the room and began beating him.
