Sunil Pal Kidnapping: Comedian Shares Shocking Details of His Ordeal, Including a Ransom Payment
Comedian Sunil Pal, known for his witty humor, recently faced a terrifying ordeal when he was kidnapped while on his way to an event in Haridwar. After hours of being missing, Sunil returned home safely but shared the shocking details of what happened during those harrowing hours.
How It All Began
On December 2, Sunil was invited to Haridwar for an event. However, upon reaching there, he was kidnapped. Initially, the kidnappers treated him politely, but soon they blindfolded him and took him to an unknown location. His family grew worried when he didn’t return, and his wife, Sunita, filed a police complaint on December 3 at the Santacruz Police Station in Mumbai.
The Ransom Demand
Sunil revealed that the kidnappers demanded ₹20 lakhs for his release. Realizing the seriousness of the situation, he negotiated with them, finally agreeing to pay ₹10 lakhs. The kidnappers contacted his friends to arrange the ransom. In total, ₹7.5 lakhs were transferred, after which they allowed him to leave.
“They blindfolded me most of the time, so I couldn’t see anything clearly,” Sunil said. “They wore masks, so I couldn’t recognize their faces either. They dropped me on the Meerut highway in the evening.”
A Stressful Escape
The kidnappers released Sunil around 6:30 PM on December 3. Surprisingly, they gave him ₹20,000 for his flight back to Mumbai, saying, “We are not bad people. We want you to return to your wife and kids safely.” Sunil recounted how they told him to remove the blindfold only after they left.
Addressing Rumors
Sunil also dismissed speculation that the incident was a PR stunt. “If this were a publicity stunt, why would I talk about paying the ransom?” he said. He clarified that he kept his family in the dark during the ransom arrangements to avoid causing them further stress.
A Career in Comedy
Sunil Pal, who gained fame after winning The Great Indian Laughter Challenge in 2005, has acted in Bollywood films like Phir Hera Pheri, Apna Sapna Money Money, and Bombay to Goa. This incident marks a shocking and unexpected chapter in his otherwise humorous journey.
Final Thoughts
The ordeal, which unfolded in less than 24 hours, left Sunil shaken but relieved to be back with his family. For now, he is safe and recovering from this traumatic experience.
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