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CHENNAI: A four-member gang’s abduction plans went awry after the victim tickled the driver and swerved the steering wheel, which led to an accident and helped him free himself from the captors at Guindy here on Tuesday.

Police said the gang approached Karthik (38) of Madhavaram, stating that they were aware of his extra-marital affair with a married woman. They offered to help him elope with the woman and get married to her for a fee of Rs 5 lakh. They also convinced him to get inside their vehicle. But the moment Karthik got in, they started threatening to kill him if he didn’t give them the money. As the vehicle began moving, Karthik kept pleading with them to let him off but in vain. When they reached the Guindy police jurisdiction, Karthik leapt forward from the rear seat, tickled the driver and also swerved the steering wheel thereby causing an accident.

Even as a crowd gathered sensing something amiss, Karthik opened the door and jumped out of the car seeking their help. As the situation worsened, the gang abandoned the car and took to their heels. However, one of them was caught and handed over to the police.