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Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
UPI ransom payment leads to kidnappers' arrest, trader's rescue
Representative image KOLKATA: In what otherwise seemed like a perfect kidnapping of a trader for ransom, the panic-stricken wife's unwitting transfer of part of the money via UPI to one of the kidnappers proved to be their Achilles' heel, landing them behind bars in Kolkata on Saturday. Five kidnappers had abducted Timir Kanti Majumder, a trader from South 24 Parganas district's Kulpi, Wednesday from near Netaji Bhavan Metro station in Kolkata, where he had gone for some bank work. They kept him captive in an 11th-floor flat of a condominium on SC Mullick Road, near Jadavpur's Sulekha area. The accused used Majumder's phone to contact his wife via WhatsApp call, demanding a ransom of Rs 10 lakh, which was later negotiated down to Rs 5 lakh. Panicked upon receiving the ransom calls, the victim's wife told the kidnappers she needed time to arrange the money. As a token amount, she sent Rs 10,000 via UPI to one of the accused, Suman Bose, police said. The UPI transaction gave police a breakthrough, leading to the arrest of all five accused within four hours of the rescue operation. "We located Bose near Sukanta Setu. He was nabbed and questioned extensively before he led us to the flat inside the Jadavpur condo. He also helped us locate the victim," said an investigating officer. "The main hurdle in the investigation was locating any suspect, as neither the complainant, Majumder's wife Tapasi, nor her family could provide any leads. The suspects weren't using their own mobile phones," said DC Priyabrata Roy. The accused had kept their phones switched off and used the victim's device to place ransom calls over a WiFi network. Police have booked accused Sajal Bose (43), Sudip Mazumder (39), Suman Bose (51), Samir Kumar Deb (51), and Sandipan alias Chima Das (39), for kidnapping for ransom, said Joint CP (Crime) Rupesh Kumar. "It seems a dispute over financial transactions led to the trader's kidnapping. The accused claimed the victim owed them lakhs of rupees. However, the complainant denies this, saying Majumder was tricked in a business venture. What is clear is that the accused and the victim knew each other," said another officer.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
UPI payment helps cops rescue abducted trader
Kolkata: Bhowanipore Police on Saturday rescued a Kulpi-based trader who was kidnapped 48 hours earlier from near the Netaji Bhavan metro station and kept confined to a condo's 11th-floor flat on SC Mullick Road, close to Jadavpur's Sulekha area. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The cops have arrested five people for orchestrating the abduction. The accused allegedly demanded a ransom of Rs 10 lakh, later revised to Rs 5 lakh, from the victim's family through WhatsApp calls made to the victim's wife. The victim, Timir Kanti Majumder, had travelled to Kolkata from South 24 Parganas on May 28 for some bank-related work. The rescue operation lasted less than four hours and involved the use of state-of-the-art technical surveillance. "The main hurdle of the investigation was to locate any suspect as neither the complainant — Majumder's wife Tapasi — nor her family members could provide any details about any suspect. The suspects themselves were not using mobile phones," said DC (South) Priyabrata Roy. The accused kept their phones switched off and used the victim's phone to place ransom demands using a Wi-Fi network. The victim's wife panicked on receiving the ransom calls and told the accused she needed time to try and arrange the money. She sent the accused Rs 10,000 — of the Rs 5 lakh demanded as ransom — to the UPI ID of one of the accused, Suman Bose. This transaction later turned out to be the most crucial lead in the investigation. "We located Bose near Sukanta Setu. He was nabbed and questioned extensively before he led us to the flat located inside the Jadavpur condo. He also helped us track down the victim," said an investigating officer. "It seems that some dispute over financial transactions led to the trader being targeted. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The accused have told us that the victim owed lakhs to them. The complainant, though, has denied the claims, stating Majumder was tricked in a business venture. It is clear, though, that the accused knew each other," said an investigating officer. "The accused have been identified as Sajal Bose (43), Sudip Mazumder (39), Suman Bose (51), Samir Kumar Deb (51), and Sandipan alias Chima Das (39), all residents of the Bijoygarh area. They have been booked under sections 140(2)/140(3)/3(5) of the BNS Act, 2023, pertaining to kidnapping for ransom," said Rupesh Kumar, Joint CP (Crime).
India Today
4 days ago
- India Today
Kolkata cops rescue kidnapped businessman within 4 hours of complaint, arrest 5
A Kolkata-based businessman was rescued within four hours of a police complaint being filed, after he was allegedly kidnapped and held hostage in a flat for Kanti Majumder was kidnapped near the Netaji Bhawan Metro Station on Wednesday and confined in a flat in the Jadavpur area, police said. Although the incident occurred two days earlier, his wife initially tried to negotiate directly with the kidnappers and refrained from alerting the finally approached the police on May 28, alleging that her husband had been kidnapped and a ransom of Rs 5 lakh had been demanded. Acting swiftly, a team from Bhawanipur police station, led by Inspector Bodhisattwa Pramanik and supported by the cyber cell and plainclothes officers, launched a probe. Within hours, officers traced a digital payment of Rs 10,000 made via UPI to a mobile number linked to one of the suspects. The payment provided a crucial lead that helped cyber experts track the location to Jadavpur.A team monitoring the Sukanta Bridge area moved in based on source information. One suspect was arrested within an hour. During interrogation, he revealed the whereabouts of the victim and identified his accomplices. The police raided the flat and rescued Majumder, arresting all five arrested have been identified as Sajal Bose-owner of the flat where the businessman was held-Sudip Mazumder, Suman Bose, Samir Kumar Deb, and Sandipan alias Chima Das. They had used Wi-Fi and WhatsApp calls to communicate with Majumder's wife, allegedly in an attempt to avoid location Police said the kidnapping stemmed from a financial dispute involving the accused. All five are currently in custody and are to be produced before the Alipore Court on Priyobroto Roy, DCP (South Division), lauded the prompt action, stating, "Kolkata Police's efficiency has once again been proven by the swift investigation and rescue within four hours."A case has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Watch
New Indian Express
14-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
KFC moves Delhi HC to challenge ‘Nashville Fried Chicken' trademark
NEW DELHI: Fast food giant Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) has approached the Delhi High Court to challenge Massive Restaurants Private Limited's attempt to trademark the name 'Nashville Fried Chicken'. KFC has filed both a rectification application and a legal suit against the company, which runs Nashville Fried Chicken (NFC) as well as several popular restaurant chains such as Farzi Cafe, Pa Pa Ya, Masala Library, and Louis Burger. During the hearing, Justice Amit Bansal issued a notice to Massive Restaurants and asked them to respond. The next hearing is scheduled for May 28. KFC's lawyer, Shwetashree Majumder, argued that the name NFC is too similar to KFC and could easily mislead the public. She explained that both brands sell fried chicken, and people might wrongly assume they are linked. Majumder also pointed out that the Delhi High Court had previously stopped other businesses from using 'FC' when selling fried chicken. She referred to a 2024 ruling where the court ordered a brand called 'Ali Fried Chicken' to change its name following KFC's complaint. She further claimed that KFC should be given stronger legal protection as a 'well-known trademark'. According to Indian law (Section 2(1)(zg) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999), a well-known trademark is one that is widely recognised by a large section of the public. If someone else uses the name on unrelated products or services, it might cause confusion. Majumder said KFC clearly fits this definition because of its long-standing presence and strong advertising. KFC, which came to India in 1995, now runs over 600 outlets across the country. Its red-and-white branding, the face of Colonel Sanders, and the slogan 'finger lickin' good' are familiar to many Indians, especially in cities. The company owns many registered trademarks in India that cover a range of products and services. Although the Registrar has not officially listed KFC as a 'well-known trademark' under Section 11(6), Indian courts have often treated major global brands like KFC as well-known when handling trademark disputes.
New Indian Express
06-05-2025
- Sport
- New Indian Express
Delhi High Court rejects RCB's plea to block Uber Moto ad featuring Travis Head
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed an interim plea by IPL team Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), which had sought to stop the circulation of an Uber Moto advertisement on YouTube. The ad features Sunrisers Hyderabad player Travis Head and, according to RCB, unfairly targets their team brand. Justice Saurabh Banerjee turned down the request, stating that the advertisement, being rooted in the context of cricket, did not require judicial interference at this point. The Court noted that since cricket is a sport known for its spirit of fair play, the nature of the ad did not seem harmful enough to merit any legal restraint. The judge further remarked that stepping in at this stage would be akin to offering blind reassurance to the plaintiff (RCB), allowing them to proceed without a proper legal footing. Hence, the plea was rejected. The case was filed by Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited over Uber Moto's YouTube advertisement titled 'Baddies in Bengaluru ft. Travis Head', a short clip that has already gathered 2 million views. RCB was represented by Advocate Shwetasree Majumder, while Uber Moto was represented by Advocate Saikrishna Rajagopal. Majumder argued that the ad unfairly uses RCB's trademark in a derogatory way. She pointed out that in the video; Travis Head's character is seen heading towards the Bengaluru cricket stadium, apparently to deface signage for the match between Bengaluru and Hyderabad. The character then spray-paints the words 'Royally Challenged Bengaluru', which, Majumder claimed, mocks and damages RCB's trademark. She argued that any such negative portrayal amounts to brand disparagement. According to her, Uber Moto, as a commercial sponsor of the Sunrisers Hyderabad team, used a deceptive variant of RCB's name to promote its services, something not permitted under intellectual property law. She further added that viewer comments beneath the video confirmed that people clearly understood the ad as taking a dig at RCB. In response, Rajagopal claimed that the lawsuit had no solid basis and criticised RCB for lacking a sense of humour. He said the ad's core message was simply to remind people about the match on May 13 between RCB and Sunrisers Hyderabad, and to suggest using Uber Moto to avoid Bengaluru's heavy traffic. He also argued that the advertisement was protected as commercial free speech and should not be restricted by the court. Describing the lawsuit as excessive, Rajagopal said that if RCB felt mocked, it should respond in kind, with humour, not litigation.
