Two Brothers Charged With Kidnapping, Causing Hurt To Man In Puchong
Brothers V. Kirtik Ram, 19, who is a lorry attendant, and despatch rider V. Theshvinram, 18, were jointly charged with abducting a 21-year-old local man with the intention of secretly and wrongfully confining him.
The charge, under Section 365 of the Penal Code, provides a maximum prison sentence of seven years and is liable to a fine upon conviction.
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