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The victims– contractor Shamjad K. from Kerala and a companion — encountered a group of 10 to 15 assailants demanding money in Malayalam while returning from Mysore to Kerala. The money looted was allegedly received after selling jewellery.
According to the dup, the assailants hijacked their car after taking them away in another vehicle and left them stranded midway.
The incident occurred at approximately 3 am on December 9, when the duo was returning from Mysore.
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After an arduous trek in the dark, Shamjad and his companion managed to reach Virajpet Police Station with the assistance of a newspaper vehicle around 4 am.
Further investigation led to the identification of the location where they were abandoned as Devarapura near Gonikoppa. Subsequently, they filed a complaint at Gonikoppa police station.