2 traders abducted in Bandarban
Armed criminals abducted two traders for ransom in Alikadam upazila of the district yesterday morning.
The victims are Md Ali, 40, and Saiful Islam, 30. They are from Chokoria area of Cox's Bazar district.
Locals said a gang of 10 to 12 abducted the duo at gunpoint from Kochhopjiri area, 14-km from Alikadam upazila headquarters.
The kidnappers later phoned the family members and demanded Tk 3 lakh as ransom for release of each of the traders, said upazila chairman Abul Kalam.
Mro National Party (MNP) might be behind the abduction as they have been conducting criminal activities in the area for a long time, the chairman said.
The gang kidnapped one Kashem Soudagar from the upazilla eight months ago. He was freed after paying Tk six lakh.
Lieutenant Colonel Mizanur Rahman, Alikadam Zone Commander, said army personnel are trying to rescue the abducted traders and arrest the criminals.
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