India, Dec. 14 -- In a disturbing incident in Alandi, two elderly pilgrims were allegedly abducted, confined, and threatened with a ransom of Rs.2 lakh. The Alandi police rescued the victims and arrested two suspects, including a woman, on Friday.

The complaint was lodged by 35-year-old Sadanand Dagdu Gaikwad of Amardas Nagar, Risod, in Washim district. Acting on the complaint, police apprehended 30-year-old Sachin More from Baba Bhagwan Nagar, Charholi Khurd, in Khed taluka, along with a female accomplice. The incident reportedly occurred near Chakan Chowk in Alandi around 4 pm on December 9.

According to the police, the victims were identified as Dagdu Gaikwad (62) and Prashik Ambore (60), both residents of Kavala village in Chikhli t...