Lottery trader's son kidnapped and killed for Rs 1 crore ransom

The charred body of a man, which was later confirmed to be that of the victim Rahul Agrekar's, was found in Butibori area on the city outskirts yesterday, a police official said.

Two suspects have been identified in this connection.

"Rahul Agrekar, son of Suresh Agrekar, a leading lottery trader of the city, had left his house early on Tuesday morning. In the afternoon, his family received a call in which they were told that Rahul has been kidnapped. The kidnappers demanded Rs one crore ransom for his release," senior inspector of Lakadganj police station Santosh Khandekar said.

Rahul's panic-stricken family members approached Lakadganj police station and lodged a complaint.

According to the officer, during the investigation, a tea-vendor at Darodkar square located near the victim' house, told the police that around 8.30 am on Tuesday, he had seen Rahul getting into a jeep with two men.