Two Indian entrepreneurs were held captive on the night of July 31 in a workshop located in Anosizato Atsinanana. According to the National Police, six individuals held them against their will and threatened them. One of the victims had already been struck and suffered a head injury. The wife of one of the men alerted the authorities.
The Rapid Intervention Unit of Tsaralalana and officers from the Mahamasina Public Security police station intervened immediately. The two entrepreneurs, who specialize in pasta manufacturing, were rescued, and the six suspected kidnappers were arrested on the spot.
They were taken to the police station of the fifth arrondissement of Mahamasina for further investigation and to prepare the case for the public prosecutor.
The National Police stated that they will not tolerate any criminal act that endangers lives or threatens public safety. They also encourage the public to report any suspicious behavior promptly.
Captured & Published at: 2026-08-05 05:38:56 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)
Original Source: https://www.lexpress.mg/2026/08/anosizato-six-hommes-sequestrent-deux.html