April 24, Saptari — Police have arrested five individuals accused of kidnapping and injuring 47-year-old Mohammad Sadam and 60-year-old Mohammad Tahir Miyan from Siraha Lahan Municipality-10 by shooting them. The kidnapping occurred in the month of Magh, and the shooting incident came to light on Magh 4. According to authorities, 42-year-old Mina Khatun from Kharchuhiya, Khandak Municipality-5, had abducted Sadam and Tahir, who were on their way to purchase land, forcibly taken their money, and shot them, resulting in injuries.
The Saptari District Police Office identified those arrested as landowner Mina Khatun; 43-year-old Hazrat Miyan from Rupani Rural Municipality-5; 45-year-old Manjit Miyan from Rajgadh Rural Municipality-6; 48-year-old Mumtaz Miyan from Bhirpur, Khandak Municipality-6; and 35-year-old Upendra Mochi from Surunga Municipality-3. The Saptari District Court has authorized a five-day investigation period into charges including kidnapping, unlawful confinement, and attempted murder against the accused. Additionally, police noted that Mumtaz Miyan faces 13 registered fraud cases, while Upendra Mochi is involved in a pending criminal case related to homicide.
