Kozhikode: The Kozhikode city night patrol teams, along with the Chevayur police, foiled an alleged attempt to abduct a youth late on Sunday night. Police rescued Younus, a native of Kasaragod and resident of Parambil Bazar, and arrested four men from the vehicle.

The accused have been identified as Chemabalassery Vayal Navas (31), from Meenchanda, Khaleefantakath Ajas (32) from Cheruvannur, Parambath Veettil Shafeeq (34) from Kolathara and Afsal from Mathara.

According to police, the group confronted Younus at Kannadikkal and forced him into their vehicle after assaulting him. A local resident alerted the police control room, following which patrol units launched a search. The control vehicle intercepted the car near Mavoor Road, close to the KSRTC stand, and freed the youth.

Younus was taken first to the Beach Hospital and later shifted to Kozhikode Medical College. Police said he suffered serious injuries, including fractures and internal bleeding.

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In his statement, Younus said the men abducted him over an outstanding interest amount of ₹10,000 on a ₹1 lakh loan he had taken from them. He alleged they assaulted him with fists and an iron rod.

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