Indian national, kinidnap at binugbog umano ng mga katunggali sa negosyo

- An Indian national selling low-priced synthetic diamonds was allegedly kidnapped, beaten, and robbed by business rivals in San Juan

- Police said the victim’s pricing angered other vendors: “Ito po ay nakakapekto nang lubha doon sa mga negosyo ng suspek”

- The suspects allegedly hired men to abduct the victim, steal ₱1 million worth of goods, and threaten him not to return to the Philippines

- Authorities identified the culprits through vehicle records and CCTV footage; the investigation is ongoing

An Indian national who allegedly sold synthetic diamond jewelry at much lower prices than competitors was reportedly kidnapped, beaten, and robbed by business rivals in San Juan City, Philippines.

The victim later reported the incident to local police after managing to escape.

According to a report by Emil Sumangil on GMA News 24 Oras, police investigations revealed that the victim sold synthetic diamonds in a shopping complex in San Juan. His affordable pricing reportedly angered other vendors.

“Sinasabi po nila na naapektuhan po yung kanilang negosyo. Gawa ang biktima po ay nagbebenta ng sobrang baba ng mga synthetic diamond. Ito po ay nakakapekto nang lubha doon sa mga negosyo ng suspek,” said Police Colonel Deodennis Joy Marmol, San Juan Chief of Police.

Marmol stated that the suspects, rival businessmen, hired men to abduct the victim.

“Sinakay po siya sa kotse. Nung nasa loob po siya ng kotse, sinaktan po siya at pinagbantaan po na huwag ka nang babalik ng Pilipinas. Bukod po doon, kinuha po yung kaniyang mga personal na gamit, consisting po ng one million worth of synthetic diamonds na binibenta niya,” Marmol added.

Instead of fleeing the country after his release, the victim sought help from authorities. Police then launched an investigation that led to the suspects' location.

“Naresolba po natin ito sa pamamagitan po ng record check po noong sasakyan na ginamit at saka po sa pag-backtrack po ng mga CCTV footage,” said Marmol.

The suspects’ identities remain confidential as the investigation continues. The victim, meanwhile, expressed relief and now feels safer following the arrests.

News, photos, or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

In other news, a 67-year-old tricycle driver was shot dead by two unidentified suspects while transporting a passenger in Umingan, Pangasinan. The shooting occurred around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday in Barangay Lubong; the suspects fled on a motorcycle. The victim sustained three gunshot wounds to the chest and was declared dead on arrival at the hospital, while the passenger was unharmed. Police are still investigating, with motives such as a land dispute or revenge being considered.

Still in other news, a police officer was tragically killed in an ambush in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat, early Tuesday morning. Police Executive Master Sergeant Geoffrey Angub succumbed to gunshot wounds. A quick and extensive hot pursuit operation led to the apprehension of the two suspects, a father and son, who were found hiding in Polomolok, South Cotabato. Isulan Police Chief Police Lieutenant Colonel Julius Malcontento stated that initial investigations and witness testimonies point to a personal grudge as the motive behind the killing.

Source: KAMI.com.gh