Sanjay Yadav, a kidnapper from Uttar Pradesh, shot himself after he saw the police coming towards him to arrest him for kidnapping a 6-year-old boy who was the son of his former boss.

The incident happened in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.

The official statement from the Prayagraj police said, “The accused Sanjay Yadav had kidnapped the boy from his school’s gymnastic hall, which is in the Civil Lines area of Prayagraj. He then called the minor’s family and demanded a ransom of Rs. 3 crore.”

The family of the 6-year-old boy registered a complaint to the police after they found out that their son has been kidnapped.

When the police launched a probe and manhunt for Sanjay, they tracked him down in Bhadohi.

When Sanjay saw the police coming towards him, he shot himself.

Sanjay was rushed to a local hospital, but he passed away from the injuries he attained.

The 6-year-old boy has been reunited with his parents.