Last Updated:
In Surat, a man abducted his ex-wife in a filmy style to reunite after divorce. Police nabbed him at a checkpoint and rescued the woman.
The man said that believed he abduction was the way to reconcile. (AI-generated image)
In a dramatic incident straight out of a film, an ex-husband kidnapped his former wife in a Bolero pick-up van in the GIDC area of Surat’s Sachin in Gujarat. on August 23. Police swung into action immediately, chasing him down and rescuing the woman from his custody near the Kherkuwa check-post in Chhota Udepur.
The Backstory
Recommended Stories
Police investigation revealed that the couple had divorced one-and-a-half years ago following frequent quarrels. They had two children, but one died in infancy. Custody of their surviving 2.5-year-old daughter was given to the father, Rakesh Kirad, after the separation.
While Rakesh wanted to reunite and restart married life, his ex-wife was unwilling. Despite repeated requests, she refused. Frustrated, Rakesh resorted to crime—kidnapping her while she was returning home from work.
How the Police Nabbed Him
At around 7:15 PM, the woman was forcibly dragged into the van by Rakesh. Her brother immediately alerted police, who registered a case and launched a manhunt. CCTV footage confirmed the kidnapper was none other than the ex-husband. Multiple teams were deployed, and with the help of human intelligence and surveillance, police tracked him to Chhota Udepur. He was arrested at the Kherkuwa check-post, and the woman was safely rescued.
According to police, Rakesh confessed he only wanted his wife back and believed abduction was the way to reconcile. Officers noted that while his desire to reunite was understandable, the method he chose was unlawful and ultimately landed him behind bars.
The Sachin GIDC police have arrested him, and further investigation is underway.
About the Author
The News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d…Read More
The News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d… Read More
Loading comments…
Scan the QR code to download the News18 app and enjoy a seamless news experience anytime, anywhere
