Guru Nanak Dev University professor kidnapped in Amritsar, Rs 3 lakh ransom demanded

The professor went missing on Monday but the police were informed on Friday evening.

A 31-year-old female professor at Guru Nanak Dev University, (GNDU) Amritsar, has allegedly been kidnapped, the police said on Saturday.

Police said the victim left Guru Nanak Dev University on Monday for her hometown, but did not reach the destination. (HT File)

Her family said they have also received a ransom call for Rs 3 lakh from the kidnappers.

Sukhpreet Kaur, an assistant professor of Hindi, went missing on Monday and the matter was reported to police on Friday evening after her father received a ransom call from kidnappers, a police officer said.

Her father told the police that a man called him from Sukhpreet’s mobile phone on Friday evening and demanded Rs 3 lakh for her release, the officer said.

Police said that Sukhpreet, a resident of Baghapurana town of Moga district, left the university on Monday for her hometown, but did not reach her destination.

Police have registered a case and are investigating the matter.

Sukhpreet was appointed at the university on ad-hoc basis.