Love marriage, kidnapping, high-speed crash: Newlywed rescued in dramatic police operation in Bengaluru

In a dramatic sequence straight from the film, a 21-year-old newlywed was allegedly kidnapped by a gang sent by her family, only for the getaway vehicle to crash into several vehicles, injuring six people, before being rescued by police.

Pooja, daughter of Gunaram and a native of Melwas village in Rajasthan, married Om Prakash (23), also from Melwas, about eight to nine months ago in a love marriage against their families’ wishes. The couple subsequently came to Bengaluru and settled in Agrahara Dasarahalli.

According to the police, Pooja’s family, unable to accept the marriage, allegedly sent four men to Bengaluru to bring her back. The men allegedly entered the couple’s residence and kidnapped Pooja before fleeing in a car.

The drama took a dangerous turn around 8pm when the driver allegedly drove the vehicle recklessly and collided with several vehicles. Six people were injured in the accidents and are undergoing treatment.

The injured were identified as Prithviraj, 12; Yashika, 9; Amul, 35; Mani, 64; Jayalakshmi, 57; and Santosh, 33. Jayalakshmi sustained head injuries and is currently undergoing treatment in the ICU.

The police arrested three of the alleged kidnappers – Rakesh (31), Karan (25) and Ayan (18) – all from Rajasthan and rescued Pooja. Saddam’s alleged driver is on the run.

The vehicle allegedly used in the kidnapping has been seized and the accused persons are in police custody. The police are investigating the circumstances of the alleged kidnapping and the involvement of other persons in the incident.

Published – 16 Sep 2026 22:47 IST