Man kidnaps mediator’s son after rejection of marriage proposal by Canada-based girl

Nikhil Bhardwaj

Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, October 9

After a marriage proposal with Canada-based Indian girl turned ugly a man kidnapped mediator’s son. The incident happened when the mediator refused to return Rs5 lakh taken in advance from the boy for getting the marriage finalised, but the deal could not be completed.

The Jagraon police registered a kidnapping case against the boy and his aides. The accused has been identified as Gaurav Goyal of Jagraon. His accomplices involved in the crime have been identified as Sanjiv Kumar, Lalli Dhillon, Soni, and Shebi, all residents of Jagraon.

Complainant Manpreet Kaur of Jagraon told the police that her cousin lives in Canada and she had finalised her marriage with Gaurav. In lieu, a deal of Rs30 lakh was finalised and the accused had given Rs5 lakh in advance to her.

“Due to some reasons marriage proposal was rejected by my cousin. Now, the accused is demanding his Rs5 lakh back, but I could not return the amount. On October 8, the accused kidnapped my son from Jagraon. His aide, Sanjiv called and informed me that my son would be returned only if I gave them Rs5 lakh,” alleged complainant.

Investigation officer ASI Balvir Chand said after registering a case yesterday, Gaurav and Sanjiv were arrested and kidnapped boy was recovered safely. Raids were on to nab the remaining accused, he added.

In another case, one Ajay Singh of Canada was booked by the Dakha police on the charge of dumping his spouse in India after marriage. Complainant Manjit Kaur of Shimlapuri, Ludhiana, told the police that she solemnised marriage with the accused in January 2020. In February 2020, the accused, along with his family members, returned to Canada.

The complainant alleged that a few months ago she had arguments with the accused over his dowry demands due to which he stopped the proceedings of her visa application for Canada.

Investigation officer ASI Pritam Masih said after registering a case against the NRI, further probe was launched.

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