Ransom paid, victim still murdered

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November 10, 2025

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Kidnapped livestock farmer, Vishnu Lalla, was found dead on Sunday, hours after his family paid part of the $100,000 ransom demand.

Captain of the Hunters Search and Rescue Team Vallence Rambharat told the Express that Lalla's body was discovered in a bushy area in Brechin Castle, Couva, at around 10 p.m.

Rambharat said a proof of life video was sent to the family about 9 a.m. on Sunday, and a partial ransom was paid at around midday.

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