Police in Ajmer have unravelled a major kidnapping plot involving Ravi Meena, the Chief Office Superintendent at the Railway Recruitment Board Ajmer. Missing under mysterious circumstances since August 21, the railway officer has been successfully rescued from Bandikui and brought back safely. Initial police investigations indicate that the abduction was masterminded by the officer's brother-in-law, Mahendra, amid a bitter matrimonial feud. The victim and his wife have been embroiled in a long-standing marital dispute, with a divorce petition currently pending before the court. Exploiting this family conflict, the perpetrators staged the abduction and demanded a ransom of 51 lakh rupees. Through rigorous technical tracking and continuous raids, law enforcement agencies neutralized the abduction plot and secured the officer's safe return.
Abduction Staged Outside Office Premises On August 21
Detailed investigation into the incident has revealed the complete sequence of events on the day of the crime. On August 21, Ravi Meena left his office in Ajmer with the intention of traveling to Bandikui, but he never arrived at his destination. In his official statement to the police, the railway superintendent explained that as he stepped out of his office premises on August 21, a fast-approaching vehicle attempted to hit him. Before he could recover his balance, two unknown individuals stepped out of the vehicle, physically overpowered him, and forcibly bundled him into the car. According to Ravi, the two abductors identified themselves as Dev and Anuj.
As they drove away to an undisclosed location, the captors explicitly informed Ravi that his brother-in-law, Mahendra, had hired them to carry out the kidnapping. The abductors subsequently moved the victim across several secret hideouts in Bandikui, Dausa Sadar, and neighboring rural pockets. Throughout his captivity, the perpetrators exerted intense pressure on him and demanded a sum of 51 lakh rupees as ransom for his release. The officer was held hostage for multiple hours across various locations, sending shockwaves through the railway administration.
Mother Files Abduction Complaint Naming In-Laws
When Ravi Meena failed to reach Bandikui as planned, his family members grew increasingly panicked. The officer's mother, Samanti Devi, immediately approached the Civil Lines Police Station in Ajmer to lodge a formal complaint. In her written complaint, Samanti Devi expressed strong suspicion regarding the involvement of her son's in-laws. She explicitly named Ravi's brother-in-law Mahendra, along with Palaram, Indraj, and other family members from his wife's side, alleging their direct role in the kidnapping.
Taking prompt cognizance of Samanti Devi's complaint, the Civil Lines Police Station registered a case under relevant provisions governing missing persons and abduction. Under the guidance of senior police officials, dedicated investigative teams were formed to trace the missing railway official, launching an extensive search operation stretching from Ajmer to Dausa district.
CCTV Footage And Cell Tower Tracking Lead Police To Dausa
The investigative team turned to advanced technical intelligence and empirical evidence to break open the case. Detectives thoroughly scanned CCTV camera footage installed around Ravi Meena's office building and along the routes leading out of Ajmer. The visual recordings yielded crucial leads regarding suspicious vehicle movements and unidentified individuals present near the spot. Simultaneously, the police cyber cell initiated technical surveillance on the mobile phones of the victim and potential suspects, analyzing call detail records and cell tower location data.
Electronic tracking revealed that Ravi Meena's mobile location was active in Bandikui, Dausa Sadar, and adjoining areas in Dausa district. Armed with this location data, the Ajmer police team coordinated with local police authorities in Dausa and Bandikui to launch a joint operational crackdown. Police teams carried out aggressive raids on suspected hideouts, temporary shelters, and residences belonging to the suspects' relatives.
Mounting Police Pressure Forces Abductors To Abandon Victim
Faced with relentless police raids and the intensive questioning of their relatives, the abductors found themselves under immense psychological pressure. Realizing that multiple police teams were closing in on their hideout and that escape was impossible, the captors panicked. To avoid immediate apprehension, the kidnappers abandoned Ravi Meena at an isolated location in Bandikui and fled the area.
Upon receiving information about Ravi's whereabouts in Bandikui, the Civil Lines police team swiftly secured the location and took the officer under protective custody. The police subsequently brought Ravi safely back to Ajmer for preliminary medical examination and questioning. Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Maniram and Constable Sumit of the Civil Lines Police Station played a pivotal and commendable role in the execution of the rescue operation. Their swift tactical response and vigilance ensured the unharmed recovery of the officer.
Matrimonial Conflict Remains Central Axis Of Probe
Ajmer police are now meticulously probing every facet of the conspiracy. Investigators regard the acute marital discord between Ravi Meena and his wife as the central catalyst behind the crime. Relations between the couple had deteriorated to the point where divorce litigation remains pending in court. In his formal statement to the police, Ravi affirmed that his brother-in-law masterminded the abduction and extortion attempt of 51 lakh rupees to settle scores arising from the ongoing matrimonial litigation.
With Ravi Meena now safely reunited with his family, investigators are focused on establishing the complete evidentiary chain of the crime. Law enforcement officials are investigating when and where the conspiracy was hatched, as well as the precise individual roles played by Mahendra, Palaram, Indraj, Dev, and Anuj. Police authorities reiterated that search operations are active across identified locations to apprehend the fleeing suspects and bring all conspirators to justice.
