The Times of India

Film director abducted, assaulted with cricket stumps and hockey sticks in Karnataka over financial row; 11 arrested

A film director was abducted and assaulted in Bengaluru over a financial dispute concerning an under-production Kannada movie. Eleven individuals have been arrested in connection with the incident, which involved the director being robbed of gold ornaments and cash. The motive appears to stem from outstanding payments and a disagreement over film investments.