Abdul’s Disappearance and Ransom Demand
Abdul, a 25-year-old student from Hyderabad studying in the United States, has been reported missing since March 7th. His family in India received a ransom call demanding USD 1,200 for his release.
Background of Abdul
Mohammed Abdul, originally from Nacharam, went to the US in May 2023 to pursue a Master’s degree in IT at Cleveland University. He maintained regular contact with his family until suddenly ceasing communication on March 7th, with his phone being turned off.
Family’s Concerns
Mohammed Saleem, Abdul’s father, last spoke to his son on March 7th. Concerns grew when Abdul’s roommates reported him missing to the Cleveland Police.
Ransom Call
On March 19th, Abdul’s family received a ransom call from an unidentified person claiming Abdul was abducted by a drug trafficking group. The caller demanded USD 1,200 for his release and even threatened to sell Abdul’s organs if the ransom was not paid.