Sharad Baviskar, a lecturer, was heading to college on Friday night when he got into a car accident with the accused. The suspects then allegedly took Baviskar out of his car and kidnapped him.
Modi proposed on Sunday that the tunnel be closed to traffic for four to five hours once a week, and instead educational tours for kids be organised at the site to teach them about the country's art, culture, and festivals.
Additional Solicitor General K M Nataraj, representing the Union government, said the accused cannot determine where he will be held.