Two Men Arrested in Noida for Kidnapping Priest Over Unfulfilled Ritual
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: Police in Noida arrested two men who allegedly lured a priest under the pretext of conducting a religious ritual, then confined him in a room and demanded a ransom of Rs 1 lakh from his family after the ritual failed to bring the desired results. The incident, reported on Monday, highlights how superstition can be exploited for extortion. The case is under investigation by local authorities. QUOTE: "Ritual didn’t work, so they kidnapped the priest and demanded Rs 1 lakh." — Deccan Herald
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 50% left, 50% center, 0% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Center (1): Deccan Herald
Sources
- Ritual didn’t work, so they kidnapped the priest and demanded Rs 1 lakh — Deccan Herald (center)
- Couple arrested in Adilabad for extorting ₹81,600 by exploiting man’s superstitious beliefs — The Hindu (left-leaning)