Surat: A 54-year-old businessman was allegedly abducted from his home in the Althan area, attacked with a knife and threatened with a pistol before police tracked down and arrested three young men, including a builder’s son, within hours of the crime.According to a complaint filed by Suresh Jain, the incident occurred around 11pm on Thursday at his residence in Shivalik Candle Society on Althan-Bhimrad Canal Road.Police arrested Rishabh Nahata, 24, the son of a builder, along with his associates Dev Ahir and Laxman Rathod.Investigators said Nahata was acquainted with Jain’s daughter, Ishika. According to police, the two belong to the same community and became friends after meeting at a social function. The complaint states differences had developed in their friendship.Nahata arrived at Jain’s residence while Ishika was out of town and allegedly pressured Jain to arrange a conversation with her.The three men then forced Jain into a Land Rover Discovery and drove him around the city. During the alleged kidnapping, Jain was attacked with a knife, suffering an injury below his right shoulder, and was threatened with a pistol.Meanwhile, family members informed police, prompting a search operation.Police intercepted the vehicle and arrested all three accused.Investigators seized the Land Rover Discovery used in the offence, along with the knife and pistol.Althan police registered a case for kidnapping, wrongful confinement, causing hurt, criminal intimidation, attempt to murder, common intention and relevant provisions of the Arms Act and Gujarat Police Act.
