Suspected kidnapper thrashed, handed over to police in Hubballi

HUBBALLI: A man, who was suspected to be involved in kidnapping of children by luring them with chocolates and money, was thrashed citizens and handed over to the police.

The youth allegedly targeted children playing in narrow streets and would lure them away. His movements were captured on CCTV cameras and residents of the locality, coming under Kamaripeth police station limits, had grown suspicious.

The man was spotted on CCTV cameras trying to lure away some children.

The residents caught hold of the suspect and handed him over to the Kamaripeth police after thrashing him. The police have registered a case and taken up further investigation.