Ex-Maharashtra Minister's 'Kidnapped' Son Found To Be Travelling To Bangkok On Pvt Plane

The Pune Police earlier registered a missing person case after receiving a call on Monday, claiming that Rishiraj had been taken away by an unknown person.

The former minister said there was no reason for his son to leave like this.

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Tanaji Sawant Son: Former Maharashtra Minister Tanaji Sawant's son Rishiraj, who was believed to be kidnapped after disappearing from Pune airport, was found to be travelling to Bangkok with his friends. The 33-year-old had departed for Bangkok without informing his family. 

The Pune Police earlier registered a missing person case after receiving a call on Monday, claiming that Rishiraj had been taken away by an unknown person.

"Since a missing complaint was filed, we will be questioning Rishiraj about his trip. The reasons behind his sudden travel plans and why he did not inform his family will be investigated," Pune Joint Commissioner Ranjan Kumar Sharma said.

Pune, Maharashtra: Joint CP Ranjan Kumar Sharma says, "Around 4 PM, a call was received at the control room stating that the son of former state minister Tanaji Sawant had been kidnapped by unidentified individuals. Following this, authorities were immediately alerted, and an FIR… pic.twitter.com/41FXO0Vlqc

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The former minister said there was no reason for his son to leave like this. "Rishiraj left without informing anyone. The driver mentioned he went to the airport, but we had no disputes, and there was no reason for him to leave like this. We were all worried," Sawant added.