In a shocking incident in Bengaluru, five individuals have been arrested for the kidnapping and assault of a college student, Steeve Aaron Raj. The suspects, including some students, lured Raj to a roadside dhaba on Hesaraghatta Road under the pretense of discussing a vehicle-related issue on May 22. Upon arrival, they forcibly took Raj's two-wheeler key and mobile phone, demanding ₹10,000. Under pressure, Raj contacted a friend to send ₹9,000. The suspects then abducted him to an OYO room where they allegedly stripped him, recorded videos of the assault, and beat him with rods and machetes, demanding a ransom of ₹1 lakh. They later stopped for dinner at a dhaba, where they threatened him again for an additional ₹30,000. Following a complaint from Raj's mother, police traced the suspects, revealing that the motive was linked to Raj's alleged relationship with one of the suspect's sister. This incident highlights the serious issue of extortion and violence among youth in Bengaluru.