Two GST intelligence officers were allegedly assaulted and kidnapped by a scrap dealer and his associates in Hyderabad on Wednesday. The incident took place in Kranthinagar, Saroornagar. The accused demanded a ransom of Rs 5 lakh for the release of the officers. However, the police were able to rescue the officers and arrested the four accused.
The accused have been identified as Syed Firoze, owner of the scrap unit, and his associates Syed Mujeeb, Shaik Imtiaz, and Syed Musheer. They have been booked under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including kidnapping, assault, and extortion.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of government officials who are carrying out their duties. The police have assured that they will take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of government officials.
Here are some additional details about the incident
- The two GST officers were part of a team that was conducting a raid on the scrap unit.
- The raid was conducted after the police received a tip-off that the scrap unit was using a fake GST registration number.
- When the officers arrived at the scrap unit, they were met by the accused, who assaulted them and kidnapped them.
- The accused demanded a ransom of Rs 5 lakh for the release of the officers.
- The police were able to rescue the officers and arrest the four accused.
The incident is still under investigation. The police are trying to determine the motive behind the kidnapping.
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