Trader buys freedom in Kushtia

A businessman bought freedom on payment of Tk.55, 000 as ransom to criminals after two days of his abduction at Hridoypur village in Daulatpur upazila.
A gang of criminals led by Fonu stormed into the house of businessman Ator Ali at about 12:00pm on Thursday.
They picked up Ator at gunpoint after confining the family members. Later, they demanded Tk.2 lakh for Ator's release.
Two days later, Ator was freed on payment of Tk 55, 000 to the criminals through a via media.
The victim filed a case with Daulatpur police Sunday night accusing Fonu, Sarwar, Moynal, Aynal, Ebadat, Lipton, Jamal, Nasir and Chayen.
Police said they would take steps after investigation.