Former MLA's wife, aide arrested for kidnapping three of family
Rajkot: Wife of former MLA from Kutiyana and another person were arrested for allegedly kidnapping a woman's father, husband and son, and holding them hostage for ransom, in Porbandar.
The complaint was filed by the woman
Leelu Odedra
, a native of Kuchhdi village in Porbandar district and currently residing in Israel.
While Leelu's father Bhana lodged the complaint with Harbour Marine police station late on Wednesday night, she had shared shared a video on social media accusing the former MLA's wife Hiralba Jadeja and her associates of orchestrating the abduction.
Porbandar district superindent of police (DSP) Bhagirathsingh Jadeja said the police launched an investigation as soon as they got to know about the allegations. Initially, her family members claimed that they had gone to Hiralba's house on their own seeking protection and denied kidnapping. Later, however, they filed a complaint after a detailed inquiry done by the police.
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In his complaint, Bhana accused Hiralba, Hitesh Odedra, Vijay Odedra, and five unidentified persons of kidnapping, wrongful confinement, and criminal intimidation.
Police arrested Hiralba and Hitesh.
In the complaint, Bhana stated that Leelu had moved to Israel six months ago. On April 11, while he and his son-in-law Bhanu were asleep, a group of men barged into their home and took them to a bungalow, reportedly owned by Hiralba. There, they were confined in a room where Hiralba, along with Hitesh and Vijaydemanded repayment of Rs 70 lakh, which they claimed Leelu had borrowed.
Bhanabhai told them they were unaware of this amount and lacked the financial capacity to repay. During a video call with Leelu, she admitted to having sent Rs 30 lakh to Vijay to be paid to Hiralba. However, Hiralba denied receiving any money and told her that Bhana's family won't released until the full amount was paid.
Bhana and Bhanu were allegedly held at the bungalow for 17 days. A few days into their confinement, Hiralba's men also brought in Leelu's son Ranjit, who was allegedly threatened and pressured to arrange for the money. The complainants were beaten. They were released with threats of dire consequences.
Jadeja said the arrested duo will be presented in court for remand. During custodial interrogation, police will investigate the involvement of other accomplices, the confiscation of mobile phones, cash, and land documents during the 17-day confinement, and any further offenses committed.
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