Jaipur, September 4, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Rajasthan Police have brought alleged kidnapping mastermind Karan Aswani alias Kamal Sindhi back to Jaipur from Dubai, nearly a year after he reportedly fled India following the abduction of Jaipur businessman Narendra Nath Datta and a ransom demand to his family.
Aswani, a key accused in the case, was traced to the United Arab Emirates through coordinated efforts involving the Rajasthan Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), Interpol and other international agencies. He was detained by the Abu Dhabi Interpol unit before being extradited to India and brought to Jaipur late on Thursday night.
The operation was carried out under the direction of Dinesh MN, Additional Director General of Police (ATS, ANTF and AGTF), and supervised by Deputy Inspector General of Police Yogesh Yadav and Additional Superintendent of Police Siddhant Sharma.
Deputy Superintendent of Police Ravindra Pratap and Inspectors Sunil Jangid and Shri Ram Singh Nathawat, along with their teams, were involved in tracing Aswani, gathering information about his alleged criminal network and coordinating with the concerned agencies.
The case was registered at Khoh Nagorian Police Station on August 21, 2025. According to the complaint, Datta had left his Jaipur residence on August 20 for Vaishali Nagar along with an acquaintance and a driver. When his family found that his mobile phone had been switched off, they became concerned.
The following day, Datta’s family received a call from his mobile phone informing them that he had been kidnapped and demanding ransom for his release.
Police launched an investigation and rescued Datta and his driver, Yogesh. During the probe, Harsh Gautam, Kanak Ganguly and Ajay Beniwal alias Shaka were arrested.
Investigators alleged that the accused had posed as police personnel by wearing police uniforms and conspired to abduct Datta and others. The victims were allegedly held at different locations, including Agra, while ransom was demanded from their families.
Police recovered the victim’s Innova Crysta from Harsh Gautam’s possession and also seized a Swift car allegedly used in the crime. The investigation subsequently revealed further details about the alleged captivity of the victims at Agra and other locations.
As Aswani’s alleged role emerged during the investigation, police searched his suspected hideouts. However, he remained absconding. Investigators also found alleged links between him and an organised crime syndicate, while evidence against other accused persons was gathered during the probe.
Police subsequently obtained an arrest warrant against Aswani. By then, investigators discovered that he had already left the country.
After learning that he had fled to Dubai, the AGTF expanded the investigation internationally. A Red Corner Notice was issued against Aswani, while the Rajasthan Police maintained coordination with Interpol and other agencies.
The AGTF shared information about the accused with the Interpol unit in Abu Dhabi. Using technical surveillance and other investigative methods, the team traced his location and passed the information to the UAE authorities, following which Abu Dhabi Interpol detained him.
A Rajasthan Police team led by Additional Superintendent of Police Siddharth Sharma travelled from Jaipur on August 31. After completing the required legal and coordination formalities, the team took custody of Aswani and brought him back to Jaipur late Thursday night.
With his return, Rajasthan Police will now proceed with further investigation and interrogation into his alleged role in the kidnapping and ransom case.
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