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CM Yogi’s efforts lead to rescue of abducted Lucknow resident in Meghalaya

Following this, supervisor Akhilesh Singh Chauhan ‘s wife Sheela and son Suraj expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister at his official residence on Friday. The Chief Minister assured Akhilesh’s family of all possible support.

Statesman News Service | Lucknow | March 22, 2024 5:03 pm

CM Yogi’s efforts lead to rescue of abducted Lucknow resident in Meghalaya

The relentless efforts of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath yielded swift results as a Lucknow resident and mechanic abducted in Meghalaya, was safely rescued within a day.

Following this, supervisor Akhilesh Singh Chauhan ‘s wife Sheela and son Suraj expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister at his official residence on Friday. The Chief Minister assured Akhilesh’s family of all possible support.

Resident of Beniganj, Kursi Road, Lucknow, Chauhan worked in a construction company in the South Garo Hills of Meghalaya. Criminals kidnapped him and demanded a ransom of Rs 50 lakh. After the matter came to light, CM Adityanath spoke to his counterpart in Meghalaya, Conrad Sangma on Thursday evening and urged for the release of Akhilesh.

Following this, Meghalaya Police took action and successfully rescued Akhilesh from the jungles of South Garo Hills (Baghmara district) and also arrested two kidnappers.
Kidnappers wanted to extort Rs 50 lakh from the construction company in exchange for Akhilesh’s release.