Uttar Pradesh Man Kidnapped in Honeytrap Scheme, Ransom Demanded

A 50-year-old man was rescued by police after being lured on a blind date and held hostage by a gang in Jhansi.

Lallu Chaubey, the victim, was kidnapped after being invited to a blind date set up by a gang in Jhansi.
Three individuals, including a woman, were arrested for orchestrating the kidnapping and demanding a ₹3 lakh ransom.
Chaubey's son alerted the police after receiving a ransom call, leading to a swift rescue operation.
The police used an undercover officer posing as Chaubey's son to negotiate the ransom and locate the victim.
Investigations revealed the gang's modus operandi involved using women to lure victims into similar traps.