Breaking: MLA’s son allegedly kidnapped near Amity University
Babushahi Bureau
Ranchi, September 7, 2026: The son of Jharkhand MLA Janardan Paswan was allegedly kidnapped near the gate of Amity University in Ranchi, triggering a major police operation in the city.
Paswan represents the Chatra Assembly constituency. According to preliminary information, the student, who is pursuing law at Amity University, was allegedly assaulted before being taken away.
The incident came to light after the family approached the police. Officials subsequently launched an investigation and reportedly sealed entry and exit routes from Ranchi as efforts to trace the student intensified.
According to the information available so far, the alleged kidnappers used a Scorpio and a Thar during the incident.
Janardan Paswan said he has been unable to establish contact with his son since the incident. After receiving information about the alleged kidnapping, the MLA left Chatra for Ranchi.
Police teams are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and efforts are underway to trace the missing student and identify those responsible.