Rajasthan: Constable, 4 others booked for abduction, robbery in Kota

• A police constable, Manish Yadav, and four others have been booked for allegedly abducting and robbing a man in Kota, Rajasthan.
• The incident occurred on January 20 near Kota University when the victim, Rajesh Kumar Sain, and a friend were stopped by men, one in police uniform.
• Sain's bag containing Rs 15,000 cash and jewelry was snatched, and the accused demanded Rs 1.5 lakh, threatening false charges.
• The victim was held hostage in a moving car, assaulted, and later dropped on a highway near Nanta.
• A case has been registered at R K Puram police station; the robbed items have been recovered, and arrests are pending identity verification.

Why It Matters: A police constable and four others face charges for abducting and robbing a man in Kota.