A woman working as an engineering assistant in the Sarabhavaram Secretariat was abducted by a group of five men in Andhra Pradesh's Alluri Sitharama Raju district. According to Telugu news portal Sakshi, the woman, identified as Soumya, was abducted at knifepoint.
The kidnappers abducted the woman at knifepoint in a filmy style. According to reports, all five kidnappers had covered their faces to conceal their identities. The incident, which took place in broad daylight, has created a stir in the area.
A video of the incident has surfaced online showing the abductors forcibly pushing the woman into the vehicle and fleeing the scene.

The abductors also threatened locals with knives after being confronted. Upon being informed, police promptly launched an investigation into the case.
Locals reported that they took her towards the Nelakota forest area in car AP 31 TJ 1462, demanding that she give them money. Police have registered a case and are searching for the accused.