Haryana BJP chief's son Vikas Barala arrested in stalking case

CHANDIGARH: The police decided today to press attempt to kidnap charge against Vikas Barala and another person, who had allegedly stalked and tried to abduct the daughter of an IAS officer, officials said.

Vikas Barala, son of Haryana BJP chief Subhash Barala, and the other accused were arrested by the police here today.

We have decided to press attempt to abduct charge against the two accused, Chandigarh DGP Tejinder Singh Luthra told media persons.

Earlier in the day, 23-year-old Vikas Barala and the other accused Ashish Kumar had appeared before the police for questioning in connection with the alleged stalking case filed by the 29-year-old woman.

The arrests today came a day after the police officials said they had retrieved CCTV footage of the route on which the woman was allegedly chased and were scanning it for evidence.