Abducted boy's body found in septic tank

Police yesterday recovered the body of a boy from a septic tank in Sharifpur area of Gazipur a day after his abduction.

They also arrested five persons -- Zakir Hossain, Saker Hossain, Pappu, Sajid and Jewel -- in this connection.

On Wednesday, Jakir with his associates took Sajedur Rahman, 10 from his house for playing football, said police.

Later, one Faisal demanded Tk 40,000 as ransom from Sajedur's father over the phone which he failed to pay.

The abductors kept Sajedur tied in the septic tank where he died inhaling toxic gas, said police.