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Indian-Origin Diamond Trader Released After Ransom Payment
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A 75-year-old Indian-origin diamond merchant who was kidnapped in Mali has been released after his family paid a ransom of Rs 44 crore. The merchant had been living in Mali for some time.
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Indian-Origin Diamond Trader Released After Ransom Payment
A 75-year-old Indian-origin diamond merchant who was kidnapped in Mali has been released after his family paid a ransom of Rs 44 crore. The merchant had been living in Mali for some time. The kidnappers had initially demanded a ransom of Rs 100 crore, but the family negotiated the figure down. The merchant was released after the ransom was paid. The incident highlights the risks faced by Indian nationals living abroad.
India-Origin Diamond Merchant Released After Family Pays Rs 44 Crore Ransom
An India-origin diamond merchant, Dhiru Ramani, has been released after his family allegedly paid a ₹44 crore ransom. Ramani was abducted in April while living in Mali, where he had recently acquired a gold mine. The police are investigating the kidnapping and Ramani's release. The ransom demand was reportedly ₹100 crore. The family's payment of ₹44 crore has raised questions about the effectiveness of the police investigation. The incident highlights the risks faced by Indian nationals living abroad. The police are still in Mali to investigate the case.
Indian-Origin Diamond Trader Kidnapped In Mali, Freed After 44-Crore Payout
The kidnappers initially demanded around Rs 100 crore for Ramani's release, but his family members, who live in the US, negotiated the amount down before securing his release.
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