A businessman, Beedala Ashok Reddy (37), was kidnapped in broad daylight in Gajularamaram, Hyderabad, on the morning of October 7, 2026. The incident, which occurred within the Jagadgirigutta police station limits, has caused a stir in the locality.
According to a V6 Velugu report, Ashok Reddy was dropping his children at school and returning when five individuals in a car attacked and kidnapped him.
V6 Velugu stated that the Akruthi School driver informed Ashok Reddy's wife, Swathi, about the kidnapping via phone.
V6 Velugu reported that Ashok Reddy's wife, Swathi, filed a complaint with the police, alleging that harassment over business losses with his business partner, Chandrashekar, was the reason for the kidnapping.
This incident highlights the escalating severity of business-related disputes in Hyderabad, raising concerns about the safety of local business owners.