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Kidanpped boy rescued, three abductors held in Kishoreganj


Published : 31 Dec 2019 08:30 PM | Updated : 28 Aug 2020 01:47 PM

A boy, who was abducted for ransom from the Kishoreganj Sadar upazila on Monday noon, was rescued at night. Police also arrested three people in this connection.

Kishoreanj Model Police Station source said Sajib (16) was kidnapped by suspected criminals in the Muksadpur area on Monday noon while he was going to Kishoreganj Passport Office.The kidnappers demanded Tk 1 lakh ransom from Sajib’s family over the phone.

Following the demand, the abductors called on Sajib's uncle's mobile phone and informed that Sajib was kidnaped and given a Bkash number (01771-611040) for carrying a ransom of Tk 1 lakh. Later, when the matter was reported to Kishoreganj police station, Kishoreganj police arrested Bkash number holder Md. Ridoy Mia (25) following the source of the Bkash number.

According to his information, Jumman (27) son of Abdul Khalek of Harua area and Taosir Ahmed Pio (19), son of Jalal Uddin of Barabhag village were arrested. According to their confession, the abducted Sajib was rescued from the potato cold storage ground and brought him to the police station. The other two accused Anas (20) son of Abdus Salam of Harua Kashaikahan village and Saju (20) of Gital Sikkhokpalli area were escaped after police presence.

Kishoreganj Model Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md. Abu Bakar Siddique confirmed this matter and a case was filed in this connection.

The OC said that they are investigating the matter. Legal action will taken against the accused. They will be produced before the court. The abducted teenager was handed over to his family safely, he added.He also said that the law enforcers are always active against crimes, including kidnapping.