Family kidnaps daughter for marrying lover in Bengaluru, then a car crash
Mangalore Today News Network
Bengaluru, Sep 17, 2026: A 21-year-old woman was allegedly kidnapped by four persons sent by her family members in Rajasthan after she married a 23-year-old man against their wishes, triggering a road accident in Bengaluru that left six people injured on Wednesday.
Pooja, daughter of Gunaramu and a resident of Melwas village in Rajasthan, had married her 23-year-old lover, Om Prakash, around nine months ago. The couple later moved to Bengaluru and had been residing in Agrahara Dasarahalli.
According to police, Pooja’s family, allegedly opposed to the marriage, sent four persons to Bengaluru.
The accused allegedly took her from her residence and fled in a Hyundai Venue bearing registration number RJ 22 CC 9691.
While driving the SUV recklessly, they collided with several other vehicles, injuring six people.
People on the road then chased the car and caught the accused. Videos doing rounds on social media showed the accused being dragged out of the car. They were also thrashed.
The accused, identified as Rakesh (31), Karan (25) and Ayan (18), all from Rajasthan, were arrested. Another accused, Saddam, who was allegedly driving the vehicle, is currently on the run.
Police suspect that Saddam panicked after Pooja started screaming and drove erratically. During the escape, the car reportedly hit three to four two-wheelers.
The injured have been identified as Prithviraj (12), Yashika (9), Amul (35), Mani (64), Jayalakshmi (57) and Santosh (33). Jayalakshmi sustained a head injury and is currently admitted to the ICU.
Police have also seized the SUV.
Aunt’s Role Under Scanner
Police suspect that Pooja’s paternal aunt allegedly contacted Saddam, asking him to carry out the kidnapping.
Pooja had remained in contact with her aunt after the marriage.
During their conversations, the family allegedly learnt about her Bengaluru residence.
This reportedly helped the men involved in the kidnapping to locate her house.