Police rescued two kidnapped boys and arrested four persons for their alleged involvement in the kidnapping in the metropolis.
According to police sources, the arrested persons were identified as Raju Islam, 26, son of Shahjahan, Sajibul Islam, 27, son of Mozder Hossain, Muhammad Sakil, 23, son of Saidul Islam, and Mukhlesur Rahman, 25, son of Jakkar Ali. All are the residents of the city.
Rafiqul Alam, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Rajshahi Metropolitan Police, told BSS that a gang of 7-8 kidnappers kidnapped two boys identified as Jasim Uddin, 13, and Muhammad Maruf, 12, from city hat area on December 15.
Subsequently, they demanded a ransom worth Taka 1.5 lakh from their parents.
A case was lodged with Shah Mukhdum Police Station in this connection last night.
On a tip-off, a police team rescued the boys after conducted a sudden raid at a house at Bhobanipur village under Paba Police Station early Friday morning.
Police also seized three motorbikes which were used in the kidnapping.
