5 Indians held in Thailand for abducting 3 compatriots, sought ₹70 lakh ransom
Thai authorities have taken five Indian nationals into custody for the abduction of three other Indians. The victims were initially enticed to Thailand under the guise of an affordable vacation deal. They were kept in captivity and subjected to torture for seven days while the kidnappers pressured their families for a ₹70 lakh ransom payment. According to police, the operation was orchestrated by a Pakistani individual based in Dubai.