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He Went Missing, Then Demanded Rs 5 Lakh Ransom: How Lucknow NEET Aspirant Faked Kidnapping to Fund Girlfriend Outings and Clear Gaming Debts

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A 17-year-old boy faked his own kidnapping to demand Rs 5 lakh from his family. His family reported his disappearance to the police after receiving alarming ransom messages. Investigations traced him using digital leads, revealing he was with his girlfriend. The teenager confessed to fabricating the story to fund outings and settle gaming debts. Legal action has been initiated against him for misleading authorities and creating false information.

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In Lucknow, a 17-year-old NEET student plotted his own kidnapping after losing nearly 50,000 rupees in online gaming. He demanded a ransom of 5 lakh rupees from his family and sent a false message claiming his death. His father collected 3 lakh rupees. Police recovered the student with his girlfriend. The investigation revealed a gaming addiction and debt.

A 17-year-old student in Lucknow hatched a dangerous plot after losing money in online gaming. The teen, who was preparing for the NEET exam, faked his own kidnapping to terrorize his family. He first disappeared and then decided to demand a ransom of ₹5 lakh (500,000 rupees). During this time, he also sent a false message to his family claiming he was no longer alive. Fake Kidnapping: Family's Concerns Grow, Mother Files Police Complaint When t…

Lucknow News: After losing 50 thousand rupees in an online game, a teenager hatched a kidnapping and ransom plot. Police revealed the incident and rescued the teenager preparing for NEET. Lucknow Hindi News

A teenager in Lucknow lost ₹50,000 in an online game, after which he staged his own kidnapping and demanded a ransom of ₹5 lakh from his family. Police have solved the case.

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Dainik Bhaskar broke the news in Bhopal, India on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
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