Man kidnapped and tortured in Karnataka over unpaid loan interest

A man identified as Manikantha Halavalli was allegedly kidnapped and tortured for four days in the Haveri district of Karnataka, India, following his failure to pay interest on a Rs 70,000 loan.

According to police reports, the victim was taken to an isolated location on October 16, where his hands and legs were tied. During his captivity, the accused reportedly assaulted him with wooden logs and pipes, burned him with cigarettes, and poured urine into his mouth.

The victim managed to escape on October 20 and sought police assistance. The Bankapura police have registered an FIR and identified the accused as Manjunatha Katti, Naveen Hanagal, Ganesh Swadhi, and Sunil Katti. The victim is currently receiving medical treatment at a district hospital.