In a shocking incident, a 10-year-old school boy, Hari Pd Sharma, has been abducted from Jhapa by an unidentified gang of 10 people, five of whom are reportedly students of Janata Secondary School. According to sources, the kidnappers are demanding a ransom of Rs. 5,00,000 to release the captive.
The incident took place on Monday afternoon when Hari was returning home from school. Witnesses say that he was forcibly taken away by a group of 10 people who arrived in a white van. The abductors were armed and wore masks to conceal their identity.
The family of Hari Pd Sharma has appealed to the authorities to take immediate action and ensure the safe return of their son. The local police have launched an investigation into the matter and are working to identify the abductors.
The school where five of the alleged kidnappers are said to be students has expressed shock and dismay at the incident. The school authorities have assured the police of their full cooperation in the investigation.
Parents and guardians in the area have expressed concern over the safety of their children, and are calling on the authorities to take strict action against those responsible for the abduction. They have urged the government to take measures to improve the law and order situation in the area, and to ensure that incidents like this do not happen again.
As the search for Hari Pd Sharma continues, the authorities have assured the public that they are doing everything in their power to secure his safe return.