Unidentified miscreants allegedly attacked a man and kidnapped his female friend in the Maitri Vihar area in Bhubaneswar on Sunday midnight.
As per reports, around four miscreants chased and attacked the young man, identified as Akash Singh in the Maitri Vihar area and then kidnapped the woman accompanying him. Akash sustained critical injuries in the attack. He was rescued by locals was admitted to the Capital Hospital for treatment.
Following the incident, the assailants reportedly contacted Akash on his mobile phone, demanding ransom money for the release of his friend.
The Commissionerate Police have initiated an investigation to rescue the woman. Police conducted raids at various locations in and around the city as part of their to rescue her.
As per the latest report, the team of cops swung into action and rescued the young woman safely on Monday. The woman is currently kept at Maitri Vihar police station and police are trying to uncover the motive behind the abduction.
