Gunmen attack home and kidnap family in Madhya Pradesh
In Chhatarpur district's Sumedi village, nearly a dozen armed men stormed Hariram Pal's home on Saturday.
They shot Pal and kidnapped his wife (26) and young daughters (4 and 5) at gunpoint, all in broad daylight.
The attackers arrived in an SUV and on bikes, firing shots to scare people before dragging the family away—a moment that was caught on video.
Pal is recovering in hospital; his family is still missing.
Main accused linked to local dacoit family
Police have named Sanjay Singh Rajput—linked to a local dacoit family—as the main accused, blaming personal enmity for the attack.
Five suspects are arrested so far; nine people face serious charges including attempted murder and kidnapping.
Police have seized vehicles used in the crime and are carrying out raids to find eight more suspects.
The case has sparked criticism of state law enforcement, with many questioning safety for residents after such a bold crime.