Overview

• On June 21 in Sumedi village, more than a dozen armed men led by Sanjay Singh Rajput abducted a woman and her two minor daughters at gunpoint after injuring their husband.
• A widely shared video of the kidnapping in broad daylight helped investigators trace the trio to Bhiwani in Haryana.
• Madhya Pradesh Police have arrested seven suspects, including prime accused Sanjay Singh Rajput, and seized the SUV and motorcycles used in the attack.
• Superintendent Agam Jain formed five special teams and announced a Rs 10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of any remaining culprits.
• Opposition Congress leaders have criticized Chief Minister Mohan Yadav’s government over deteriorating law and order following these incidents.