Kidnapped teenager rescued after note for help leads police to Kathmandu hotel

Summary

A 16-year-old boy kidnapped from Chitwan was rescued from a Kathmandu hotel after he tossed a handwritten note seeking help, leading police to his location. Five Indian nationals have been arrested for the crime, which was motivated by ransom demands.

Key Points
  • A 16-year-old boy was abducted from Chitwan and taken to a hotel in Kathmandu by Indian nationals.
  • The teenager wrote a note for help which was discovered by locals and led police to rescue him.
  • Five Indian suspects aged 18 have been arrested in connection with the kidnapping.
  • The motive for the abduction appears to be ransom, with a demand of Rs2.2 million.
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