Two youths from Haryana and Punjab have been kidnapped in Guatemala, prompting their families to seek urgent help from the Indian government. Yuvraj Singh, one of the victims, was traveling to the US through an agent but was held hostage, with kidnappers demanding a $20,000 ransom. A distressing video shows the youths being tortured. Authorities have escalated the matter, and an investigation is underway to take action against those responsible.
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