Lorry attendant V Kirtik Ram, 19, and despatch rider V Theshvinram, 18, were jointly charged with abducting a 21-year-old man with the intention of secretly and wrongfully confining him.

The charge, under Section 365 of the Penal Code, provides for a maximum prison sentence of seven years and a fine, upon conviction.

On the second charge, they were jointly charged under Section 323 of the same law with voluntarily causing hurt to the same individual.

They face a maximum prison sentence of one year, a fine of up to RM2,000, or both. upon conviction.

Both offences were allegedly committed at Jalan Persiaran Permai in Bukit Puchong, Puchong, near here at 6.38pm on July 22.

The brothers were allowed bail of RM5,000 each on the kidnapping charge and RM2,000 each for causing hurt.

The court set Sept 8 for mention.