Gwalior: In a daring incident in Gwalior city, Madhya Pradesh, the audacity of criminals has come to light as they held a minor student hostage at knifepoint. The victim, a 17-year-old ITI student, was targeted while on his way to coaching classes in the Govindpuri area. More than half a dozen assailants forcibly took him to a house in the Kila Gate locality, where they held him captive and threatened him with a loaded knife. Shockingly, the culprits recorded a video of the incident, which quickly went viral on social media, raising concerns about the safety of individuals in the region.
The incident unfolded as the student was en route to his coaching classes. The criminals, numbering more than six, seized the opportunity to carry out their nefarious plan. They took the minor student to a residence in the Kila Gate area, where they subjected him to a harrowing experience, keeping him captive and brandishing a loaded knife.
The assailants went to the extent of recording the entire episode, showcasing their ruthless act of intimidation. The video circulating on social media not only highlights the brazenness of the criminals but also underscores the urgency of addressing the rising trend of such incidents in the region.
The victim managed to escape the clutches of the criminals, evading potential harm. Despite being a minor, the student exhibited resilience and quick thinking to escape the threat posed by the armed captors. The distressed victim has lodged a formal complaint at the Vishwavidyalaya police station, prompting law enforcement to initiate an investigation into the matter.
The police are actively engaged in probing the case, aiming to apprehend the perpetrators and bring them to justice. The involvement of a minor in both the victim and the perpetrators adds a layer of complexity to the investigation. Authorities are working diligently to ensure a thorough examination of the evidence and witness statements to establish the full scope of the incident.