Uttar Pradesh Police arrests gang mastermind behind abduction of actors Mushtaq Khan and Sunil Pal, recovering extorted money.

The Uttar Pradesh Police have arrested the leader of a gang behind the abduction of actor Mushtaq Khan and comedian Sunil Pal, who were tricked into believing they were invited to an event, officials told PTI on Monday (Dec 23).

Lavi Pal, also known as Rahul Saini, was apprehended following an encounter on the night of December 22-23, in which he sustained a leg injury.

Lavi Pal, also known as Rahul Saini, was arrested following an encounter in Bijnor on Sunday night, during which he sustained injuries.

Bijnor police have apprehended the main suspect behind the kidnapping of actor Mushtaq Khan and comedian Sunil Pal, following a dramatic encounter that resulted in injuries to the accused. The investigation unveils a pattern of targeting actors with similar abduction attempts.

The police recovered a country-made pistol, two cartridges, and Rs 35,050 in cash that was extorted during actor Mushtaq Khan's abduction