The Warje Malwadi police have arrested a Vittholwadi-based gym instructor for kidnapping and murdering his 15-year-old friend over a loan amount of Rs 25,000. Accused Binaysingh Virendrasingh Rajput, 23, had to repay the amount he had taken from someone else, and hence, kidnapped Nikhil Anant Anrolakar in order to extort the money from him. A case of kidnapping and murder has been registered against the accused at the police station.

Speaking to mid-day, the deceased's father Anant said, "It's shocking to know that Binaysingh killed my son, as he used to visit our house quite often and have meals with us as well. How could we know that he was the culprit?"