One abducted for ransom in Kushtia

The victim's family and police said a gang stormed into Sudhir's house and called his son Dilip, 38.

When Dilip came out, the gang picked him up at gunpoint and later demanded payment of Tk one lakh within two days for his release.

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The gang also warned that if the money is not paid or police is informed, they would kill Dilip, family members said.

When contacted yesterday afternoon, police at Kushtia Islamic University said they came to know about the incident and launched a drive to rescue the victim. But a case was yet to be filed, they said.

Family sources said they were trying to rescue Dilip through negotiation with the abductors.