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Crime
Railway Officer’s Wife Accused in Ajmer Kidnapping, 51 Lakh Ransom Demanded
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ajmer
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 08:02 PM
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Police say Ravi Kumar Meena, superintendent of the Railway Recruitment Board in Ajmer, was abducted on Aug 21 and that his wife is alleged to have arranged the kidnapping with a 51 lakh ransom demand, supported by CCTV evidence.
Ajmer police have disclosed details of a kidnapping that targeted Ravi Kumar Meena, the superintendent of the Railway Recruitment Board's main office. According to the investigation, Meena left the RRB office on August 21 heading for Bandiqui and failed to reach his residence, prompting a missing‑person alert.
Investigators allege that Meena's wife played a central role in orchestrating the abduction, demanding a ransom of 51 lakh rupees for his release. The claim is backed by analysis of more than 130 CCTV recordings from the vicinity, which reportedly capture suspicious movements and interactions linked to the case.
Authorities have launched a focused probe, questioning the accused and tracing the financial trail associated with the ransom demand. The police have urged the public to come forward with any information that could help locate the missing officer and bring the perpetrators to justice.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of senior railway officials in Rajasthan and underscores the need for heightened security measures at recruitment board premises.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses, with the police confirming that they are treating the case as a serious criminal offense.
Investigators allege that Meena's wife played a central role in orchestrating the abduction, demanding a ransom of 51 lakh rupees for his release. The claim is backed by analysis of more than 130 CCTV recordings from the vicinity, which reportedly capture suspicious movements and interactions linked to the case.
Authorities have launched a focused probe, questioning the accused and tracing the financial trail associated with the ransom demand. The police have urged the public to come forward with any information that could help locate the missing officer and bring the perpetrators to justice.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of senior railway officials in Rajasthan and underscores the need for heightened security measures at recruitment board premises.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses, with the police confirming that they are treating the case as a serious criminal offense.