India, Jan. 21 -- LUCKNOW In a shocking incident that has sparked political outrage and concerns over public safety in the city, a 25-year-old man was allegedly abducted from near Kamta crossing, assaulted in a moving SUV and then dumped on the roadside in the Vrindavan Yojna area after being robbed of his mobile phone.

The incident took place around 11pm on January 17 under the Vibhuti Khand police station limits. But an FIR was registered on January 19, after the matter surfaced.

"Efforts are on to identify and arrest the accused...strict action will be taken once they are traced. Teams have been formed while CCTV footage of the entire route between Kamta and Vrindavan Yojna is being scanned to trace the vehicle. Help of surveillance ...