Abducted businessman rescued after five days

Police rescued a businessman from a house in East Madarbari area of Chittagong city early yesterday -- five days after he was abducted by a relative.

Businessman Mohaimen Samrat, 27, buys goods from Chittagong port and sells those in local markets, said SM Nurul Huda, officer-in-charge of Chawkbazar Police Station.

On December 31, Samrat came out of his house in Kapasgola area of the port city after receiving a phone call, said the OC.

Then his relative Babu abducted him in connivance with two cohorts, the OC added.

As Samrat did not return that day, his family informed police the following day -- January 1.

On information, police conducted drives at different places and finally rescued Samrat from Babu's house in Madarbari area around 12:30am, the OC said, adding that police had arrested Babu in this connection.

During primary interrogation, Babu said he and his cousin Samrat were business partners. He abducted Samrat as the latter was dilly-dallying to repay him money, the OC added. A case was filed with the police station.