Rowdy-sheeter arrested for kidnapping minor boy

Bengaluru, NT Bureau: A history-sheeter was arrested by the Yelahanka police for allegedly kidnapping a minor for ransom.

The accused was identified as Manoj alias Kencha, who with the help of his accomplices had abducted a minor boy and assaulted him. Further he called his parents and had demanded a ransom of Rs 1 lakh from them to set him free.

The parents filed a complaint with the police, following which a team was sent to track Manoj's location and nab him. The accused was arrested and will be remanded to judicial custody, the police said.