Ludhiana, Jan. 4 -- A 15-year-old boy from Fauji Colony, Sherpur, was kidnapped in broad daylight and assaulted by a gang of men who demanded Rs.20,000 for his release, police said. The main accused, Bindu, has been arrested, while his eight accomplices remain at large, the police added.

According to police, the other accused have been identified as Shivam, Sunny, Naveen, and five unidentified men.

Assistant commissioner of police (Industrial Area A) Inderjit Singh Boparai said, "The boy was intercepted by the gang who arrived on three motorcycles while he was on his way to buy kites from a nearby shop. He was taken to a house near Dhuri Line in Atam Park and beaten with leather belts and rubber pipes while the assailants filmed the ass...