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Nancy Guthrie kidnapping: How much is the ransom as family says ‘we’ll pay’

The video marked the family’s second public appeal since Nancy Guthrie, 84, disappeared.

Updated on Feb 8, 2026, 6:54 AM IST

Jharkhand businessman’s captors abandon him days after demanding ₹10 cr ransom

Senior police superintendent (Jamshedpur) Piyush Pandey said their teams had zeroed in on kidnappers. (X)

Published on Jan 27, 2026, 1:33 PM IST

Teen boy abducted for ransom, killed in UP’s Chitrakoot; one kidnapper dead in encounter

The accused allegedly demanded <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>40 ransom from the father of the boy. (For Representation)

Published on Jan 23, 2026, 8:51 PM IST

‘Message to B Praak’: Bishnoi gang's chilling threat for singer, 10-crore demand

As per a report by news agency PTI, Dilnoor, who filed an FIR after receiving the threat call, said he received two missed calls from an international number on January 5.

Updated on Jan 18, 2026, 5:05 PM IST

Boy ‘abducted’, assaulted at gunpoint in Lucknow; FIR lodged

Deputy commissioner of police (west) Vishwajeet Srivastava confirmed the registration of the FIR under relevant sections based on the written complaint received at Talkatora police station from the boy’s mother. (For Representation)

Published on Jan 2, 2026, 5:52 AM IST

Minor lured by fake Insta profile, kidnapped for ₹20-lakh ransom

Published on Dec 30, 2025, 7:14 AM IST

Nigerian government frees 130 kidnapped Catholic schoolchildren

Nigerian government frees 130 kidnapped Catholic schoolchildren

Published on Dec 22, 2025, 12:56 AM IST

Ludhiana: Three arrested for kidnapping youth, hunt on for fourth

. The accused were apprehended from Amritsar. (HT File)

Published on Dec 14, 2025, 6:34 AM IST

Two elderly pilgrims abducted, ₹2 lakh ransom demanded in Alandi; two arrested

The incident reportedly occurred near Chakan Chowk in Alandi around 4 pm on December 9. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Published on Dec 14, 2025, 3:58 AM IST

Four arrested for kidnapping 20-year-old met online in Gurugram

Preliminary investigations revealed that their son was kidnapped at a roundabout along Dwarka Expressway in sector 09.

Published on Dec 8, 2025, 4:13 AM IST

Review: Hijacked by Pralav Dhyani

A military patrol ship on the high seas. (Shutterstock)

Published on Dec 4, 2025, 7:06 AM IST

Police rescue kidnapped share trader, arrest five, including acquaintance

(Shutterstock)

Published on Nov 30, 2025, 6:00 AM IST

Duo held for kidnapping 2 PSPCL officials at gunpoint in Ludhiana

The victims are Jaskiranpreet Singh, a sub-division officer (SDO), and Parminder Singh, a junior engineer, at PSPCL office, Dakha, Ludhiana. (HT)

Published on Oct 18, 2025, 7:30 AM IST

Gujarat-based businessmen rescued from kidnappers' captivity in Kota; 2 nabbed

Gujarat-based businessmen rescued from kidnappers' captivity in Kota; 2 nabbed

Published on Sep 22, 2025, 9:42 PM IST

Business losses drove Greater Noida man to abduct Ghaziabad trader for ₹4 crore ransom

The victim was finally recovered on Sunday and five suspects were also arrested after they struck a final deal settling for <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>50 lakh, and arrived to collect it in Greater Noida. (HT Photos)

Published on Sep 16, 2025, 4:54 AM IST

Alambagh kids’ abductor says demanded ransom to start business: Lucknow Police

Police rescued the two minors from their abductor a day after the crime. (For Representation)

Published on Sep 15, 2025, 9:10 PM IST

74-yr-old held for death threat to MP judge in bid to frame rival

The accused warned the judge to "pay the money if she wants to stay alive."

Updated on Sep 5, 2025, 1:35 PM IST

121 Delhi schools receive bomb threat mails, demand $2,000 ransom

At least three schools in the national capital received bomb threats on Wednesday through e-mail, prompting police and other emergency agencies to launch search operations, officials said. (PTI)

Published on Aug 21, 2025, 4:56 AM IST

Bareilly man held after police encounter for killing 10-yr-old cousin

The accused, who sustained bullet injuries in both legs during the encounter, was taken into custody. (FOR REPRESENTATION)

Published on Aug 20, 2025, 4:38 AM IST

Bengaluru cops arrest two men in 13-year-old boy's kidnap-murder case: Report

Bengaluru police reportedly shot the suspects in self-defence after they resisted arrest and attempted to attack the officers with a dagger.

Updated on Aug 1, 2025, 1:25 PM IST

Hackers steal advertising agency’s data, demand ransom in Bitcoins

Hackers steal advertising agency’s data, demand ransom in Bitcoins

Published on May 25, 2025, 7:38 AM IST

Mohali: Man held captive, tortured, robbed by fake CIA staff, 1 held

Launching a probe, police arrested one of the accused, while others remain at large. (HT)

Published on May 16, 2025, 9:46 AM IST

Cops rescue kidnapped teen within 90 minutes of missing report

Cops rescue kidnapped teen within 90 minutes of missing report

Published on May 16, 2025, 8:10 AM IST

Ludhiana: Four held for extortion bid on Khanna jeweller

The complainant alleged that caller identified himself as ‘Prema Shooter’ and claimed he had been hired to eliminate him and his family. (File)

Published on May 12, 2025, 5:14 AM IST

Man abducted, thrashed as dispute over ‘stolen’ flat escalates

Man abducted, thrashed as dispute over ‘stolen’ flat escalates

Published on May 11, 2025, 6:08 AM IST

Chandigarh: Student abducted at gunpoint, forced to pay ₹1.3-lakh ransom

The victim, identified as Rahul, is a student at the Logonwal Group of Colleges, Dera Bassi. (HT Photo)

Published on May 2, 2025, 9:36 AM IST

Mohali: Mastermind in Chandigarh University kidnapping case hatched the plot after learning of victim’s wealthy family

As per police, together with his four friends, including Raghav, a B-Pharmacy student, and Poorav, a second-year BBA student, Abhay hatched a conspiracy to kidnap Atharv to extort <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1.5 lakh from his family. (CCTV)

Published on Apr 21, 2025, 5:32 AM IST

Army man, 4 others held for bizman’s kidnapping in Jhansi

(For representation)

Published on Apr 21, 2025, 5:30 AM IST

Did US Pastor Josh Sullivan's kidnappers demand huge ransom for safe return?

Tennessee pastor Josh Sullivan was kidnapped in South Africa.

Published on Apr 13, 2025, 6:39 PM IST

Delhi: 3 teens murder 15-yr-old, fake kidnapping for ₹10L ransom

The three were detained a day after committing the murder on Sunday night near Bhalswa Lake. (FILE)

Published on Mar 27, 2025, 6:16 AM IST

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