Police investigation into kidnapping and assault in Larnaca

Police in Larnaca are investigating the abduction of a 22-year-old man following reports of a violent incident late on April 28, 2026. Authorities issued an arrest warrant for 20-year-old Indian national Ashish Malik in connection with the case. According to reports, a local resident witnessed a group forcing an unidentified person into a vehicle shortly before midnight. Further investigation revealed that the group had allegedly entered a nearby apartment, assaulted the occupants, and abducted the 22-year-old victim who now remains missing. The Larnaca Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is leading the search for both the suspect and the victim. Police have requested that anyone with relevant information contact the Larnaca CID at 24-804060, the Citizen Line at 1460, or their nearest police station. The investigation is ongoing as officials attempt to locate the suspect and clarify the circumstances of the event.