Expatriate of Kozhikode and spouse abducted; The woman was abandoned en route.

P.V. Shalini from Mathrubhumi News reported that an expatriate named Kurunthottikandi Shafi and his wife, Sania, were abducted by a gang on Friday night over a financial transaction issue. Sania was later dropped off on the road. Shafi had been having problems with the gang for a few days, and three weeks before the abduction, a group had gone to his house and committed violence. A complaint was lodged with the police, and a case was registered. Sania reported the incident to the police following being dropped off on the road. The article includes an image courtesy of Mathrubhumi news screengrab. The incident occurred on 07 April 2023 at 11:50 PM IST in Kozhikode.

# P.V. Shalini | Mathrubhumi News
Image courtesy: Mathrubhumi news screengrab

Kozhikode: An expatriate and his wife were abducted over a financial transaction. Kurunthottikandi Shafi and his wife Sania, a native of Thamarassery Parapoinpoil, were abducted by the gang that arrived in their car. The incident happened on Friday night around nine o’clock. Sania was later dropped on the road.

It is reported that there have been problems with Shafi and a group for a few days. Three weeks ago, a group had come to Shafi’s house and threatened and committed violence. After this, a complaint was lodged with the Thamarassery police and the police registered a case.

Sania reported the incident to the police following dropping her on the road.



In conclusion, the abduction of an expatriate and his wife over a financial transaction is a shocking incident that highlights the need for better security measures. The rising instances of such heinous crimes emphasize the importance of being cautious and alert at all times. It is crucial for the authorities to take swift and stringent action once morest the culprits to ensure that justice is served. We hope that incidents like these will not occur in the future, and people can live their lives without fear or insecurity.

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